Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability in Android Launcher Process
CVE-2026-0091

7.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Google
Status
Android
Vendor
CVE Published:
1 June 2026

What is CVE-2026-0091?

A vulnerability exists in multiple locations of the Android launcher process, allowing for potential code execution due to an over-privileged shell user. This issue enables local escalation of privileges without the need for additional execution permissions or user interaction, posing a significant security risk to affected devices.

Affected Version(s)

Android 16-qpr2

Android 16

Android 15

References

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

CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.8
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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