CVE-2026-0096 — HIGH (7.8) — White Hats Nepal

Vulnerability Description

In getAppLabel of ForgetDeviceDialogFragment.java, there is a possible trick the user into forgetting a device due to misleading or insufficient UI. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.

CVSS Score

7.8

HIGH

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector

LOCAL

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

LOW

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Google	Android	16.0

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-451

References

https://source.android.com/docs/security/bulletin/2026/2026-06-01Vendor Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2026-0096?

CVE-2026-0096 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). In getAppLabel of ForgetDeviceDialogFragment.java, there is a possible trick the user into forgetting a device due to misleading or insufficient UI. This could lead to local escalation of privilege wi...

How severe is CVE-2026-0096?

CVE-2026-0096 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2026-0096?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Google Android.