CVE-2026-0087
Description
A logic error in Android's DomainVerificationService allows arbitrary app link hijacking, leading to local privilege escalation without user interaction.
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A logic error in Android's DomainVerificationService allows arbitrary app link hijacking, leading to local privilege escalation without user interaction.
Vulnerability
In approvalLevelForDomainInternal of DomainVerificationService.java, a logic error allows for the hijacking of an arbitrary app link. This vulnerability affects Android versions prior to the June 2026 security update.
Exploitation
An attacker can exploit this vulnerability without any additional execution privileges or user interaction. The vulnerability is present in the code path that handles domain verification and app link approvals.
Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability can lead to a local escalation of privilege. The attacker gains the ability to hijack arbitrary app links, which could be used to redirect users to malicious sites or applications, with no additional execution privileges needed.
Mitigation
This vulnerability was addressed in the Android Security Bulletin for June 2026 [1]. Users should ensure their devices are updated to the latest security patch. No specific workaround is mentioned 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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