What is CVE-2026-0017?

CVE-2026-0017 is a high-severity vulnerability in Google Android, classified under Improper Authorization. CVSS score: 7.7/10. Published 2026-03-02.

How severe is CVE-2026-0017?

High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.7 out of 10.

Auth bypass in Google Android

CVE-2026-0017

In onChange of BiometricService.java, there is a possible way to enable fingerprint unlock due to a logic error in the code. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.

EPSS: 0.001 (0.8th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 7.7 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N.

Affected products

Google Android — versions 16, 16-qpr2, 16.0

Weakness classification (CWE)

CWE-285 — Improper Authorization
CWE-693 — Protection Mechanism Failure

References

security@android.com (vendor-advisory)

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-0017?: CVE-2026-0017 is a high-severity vulnerability in Google Android, classified under Improper Authorization. CVSS score: 7.7/10. Published 2026-03-02.
How severe is CVE-2026-0017?: High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.7 out of 10.