Vulnerability · Published Mar 2, 2026 · Assigned by google_android

CVE-2026-0020

High 8.4

In plain English

A high-severity authorization bypass via user-controlled key in Android from Google. There are no confirmed reports of exploitation so far. The chance it is exploited in the next 30 days is estimated at 0.1% (higher than 1% of all known vulnerabilities).

Severity (CVSS 3.1)8.4High
Exploit odds (30 days)<0.1%top 99.2% of all CVEs
Exploited in the wildNo reportsCISA SSVC: none
Attack toolingNoneno public tooling known

Official description

In parsePermissionGroup of ParsedPermissionUtils.java, there is a possible way to bypass a consent dialog to obtain permissions due to a permissions bypass. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.

Affected products (as reported)

VendorProductVersions
Google Android 16-qpr2161514

Weakness: CWE-639 · Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

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