CVE-2026-45521 Information disclosure in Android
A missing permission check in Android's AppFuseBridge allows local attackers to disclose information without user interaction or additional privileges.
- 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-2026-45521?
CVE-2026-45521 is a low-severity vulnerability in Google Android, published on 8 Sep 2026. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
In openFile of AppFuseBridge.java, there is a possible information disclosure due to a missing permission check. This could lead to local information disclosure with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.
Weakness: CWE-693
Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-45521?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Google Android.
How do I fix CVE-2026-45521?
Apply the vendor's patch.
Is CVE-2026-45521 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-45521 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Google Android
Sources
Also known as A-491748298, ASB-A-491748298, GHSA-jwjv-q32g-xwvj.