CVE-2026-0048
Description
A tapjacking vulnerability in Android allows privilege escalation by tricking users into approving permissions without interaction.
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A tapjacking vulnerability in Android allows privilege escalation by tricking users into approving permissions without interaction.
Vulnerability
A tapjacking/overlay attack vulnerability exists in the hide method of WindowState.java within Android. This flaw allows an attacker to trick a user into approving permissions that they otherwise would not.
Exploitation
An attacker can exploit this vulnerability through a tapjacking or overlay attack. The vulnerability requires no additional execution privileges and does not need user interaction to be exploited, meaning an attacker can trick the user into granting permissions without their explicit awareness or consent.
Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability can lead to a local escalation of privilege. The attacker gains the privileges associated with the permissions the user was tricked into approving, without needing any further execution capabilities.
Mitigation
This vulnerability is addressed in the June 2026 Android Security Bulletin [1]. Users should ensure their devices are updated to receive these security patches. No workarounds are specified in the available references.
AI Insight generated on Jun 1, 2026. Synthesized from this CVE's description and the cited reference URLs; citations are validated against the source bundle.
Affected products
1Patches
0No patches discovered yet.
Vulnerability mechanics
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References
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