CVE-2026-0099 Privilege escalation in Android
A logic error in Android's HostEmulationManager allows local attackers to launch background activities, 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-2026-0099?
CVE-2026-0099 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 onNullBinding of HostEmulationManager.java, there is a possible way to launch an activity from the background due to a logic error in the code. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is needed for exploitation.
Weakness: CWE-273
Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-0099?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Google Android.
How do I fix CVE-2026-0099?
Apply the vendor's patch.
Is CVE-2026-0099 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-0099 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Google Android
Sources
Also known as A-385917501, ASB-A-385917501, GHSA-g5w2-p7g6-9x7g.