What is CVE-2026-0099?

CVE-2026-0099 is a high-severity vulnerability in Google Android, classified under Improper Check for Dropped Privileges. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2026-06-01.

How severe is CVE-2026-0099?

High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.8 out of 10.

Vulnerability in Google Android

CVE-2026-0099

In onNullBinding of HostEmulationManager.java, there is a possible way to launch an activity from the background due to a logic error in the code. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges nee…

EPSS: 0.000 (0.2th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 7.8 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.

Affected products

Google Android — versions 15.0, 14.0, 15

Weakness classification (CWE)

CWE-273 — Improper Check for Dropped Privileges

References

security@android.com (Vendor Advisory)

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-0099?: CVE-2026-0099 is a high-severity vulnerability in Google Android, classified under Improper Check for Dropped Privileges. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2026-06-01.
How severe is CVE-2026-0099?: High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.8 out of 10.