What is CVE-2026-0020?

CVE-2026-0020 is a high-severity vulnerability in Google Android, classified under Authorization Bypass Through User-Controlled Key. CVSS score: 8.4/10. Published 2026-03-02.

How severe is CVE-2026-0020?

High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 8.4 out of 10.

Auth bypass in Google Android

CVE-2026-0020

In parsePermissionGroup of ParsedPermissionUtils.java, there is a possible way to bypass a consent dialog to obtain permissions due to a permissions bypass. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.

Vulnerability class: IDOR (Insecure Direct Object Reference)

EPSS: 0.001 (0.9th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 8.4 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.

Affected products

Google Android — versions 15.0, 14.0, 15

Weakness classification (CWE)

CWE-639 — Authorization Bypass Through User-Controlled Key

References

security@android.com (vendor-advisory)

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-0020?: CVE-2026-0020 is a high-severity vulnerability in Google Android, classified under Authorization Bypass Through User-Controlled Key. CVSS score: 8.4/10. Published 2026-03-02.
How severe is CVE-2026-0020?: High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 8.4 out of 10.