Activity Start Restrictions Bypass in Shared.java of Android Products
CVE-2026-0098

7.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Google
Status
Android
Vendor
CVE Published:
1 June 2026

What is CVE-2026-0098?

A flaw in the getCallingPackageName function within Shared.java allows an attacker to bypass activity start restrictions, facilitating local escalation of privileges without the requirement for additional execution rights or user interaction. This vulnerability poses a significant risk as it can be abused to perform unauthorized actions on the device, thereby compromising the overall security of the affected Android systems.

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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