Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability in Android's DocumentsUI App
CVE-2026-0013

8.4HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Google
Status
Android
Vendor
CVE Published:
2 March 2026

What is CVE-2026-0013?

A vulnerability exists in the setupLayout function of PickActivity.java within the DocumentsUI app, allowing a malicious actor to start any activity as the DocumentsUI app. This case of a confused deputy can enable local privilege escalation without requiring additional execution permissions or user interaction. Users of affected Android versions should review security updates from their device manufacturers.

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Affected Version(s)

Android 16

Android 15

Android 14

References

https://source.android.com/docs/security/bulletin/2026/20...
vendor-advisory

CVSS V3.1

Score:
8.4
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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