CVE-2026-0118 Privilege escalation in Android
A logic error in oobconfig allows local attackers to bypass carrier restrictions and escalate privileges without user interaction.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2026-0118?
CVE-2026-0118 is a high-severity vulnerability in Google Android, published on 10 Mar 2026. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
In oobconfig, there is a possible bypass of carrier restrictions due to a logic error. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.
Weakness: CWE-693
Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-0118?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Google Android.
How do I fix CVE-2026-0118?
Apply the vendor's patch.
Is CVE-2026-0118 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-0118 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Google Android
Sources
Also known as A-427469428, GHSA-f8v6-xjfh-r948, PUB-A-427469428.