CVE-2026-0096 Other in Android
A UI flaw in Android's ForgetDeviceDialogFragment allows local attackers to trick users into forgetting devices, leading to privilege escalation.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2026-0096?
CVE-2026-0096 is a high-severity vulnerability in Google Android, published on 1 Jun 2026. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
In getAppLabel of ForgetDeviceDialogFragment.java, there is a possible trick the user into forgetting a device due to misleading or insufficient UI. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.
Weakness: CWE-451
Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-0096?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Google Android.
How do I fix CVE-2026-0096?
Apply the vendor's patch.
Is CVE-2026-0096 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-0096 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Google Android
Sources
Also known as A-473005624, ASB-A-473005624, GHSA-7p95-c5qm-8mrx.