CVE-2026-0098
HighCVSS 7.8Exploitation Probability (EPSS)
Low risk0th percentile - higher than 0% of all known CVEs
Summary
In the getCallingPackageName method of Shared.java, there is a possible way to bypass activity start restrictions due to a confused deputy. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed.
Risk Assessment
An attacker could bypass security restrictions and launch activities with higher privileges, threatening system integrity.
Recommendation
Install an Android system update that fixes the logic in Shared.java.
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Original NVD description (English source)
In getCallingPackageName of Shared.java, there is a possible way to bypass activity start restrictions due to a confused deputy. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.