Cyber Resilience

CVE-2026-0007

Google Android 14.0 … 16.0

Published
02 March 2026
Modified
06 March 2026
CVSS Score v3.1 8.6
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Raw vectorCVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
EPSS Score 0.0012 2th percentile
Risk Priority 58 floored blend · peak EPSS

Summary

CVE-2026-0007 is a high-severity Improper Restriction of Rendered UI Layers or Frames (CWE-1021) vulnerability in Google Android. Its CVSS base score is 8.6 (High).

Operationally, exploitation aligns with the MITRE ATT&CK technique Drive-by Compromise (T1189); ranked at the 2th percentile by exploit likelihood (below the median); it is not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.

Deeper analysis AI-assisted summary

Synthesised by an AI model from the NVD description and linked references — a reading aid, not an authoritative source.

CVE-2026-0007 is a vulnerability in the writeToParcel function of WindowInfo.cpp within the Android framework. It enables a tapjacking or overlay attack that could trick a user into accepting a permission, potentially leading to local escalation of privilege without requiring additional execution privileges. The issue has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 8.6 (AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H) and is associated with CWE-1021.

A local attacker with no privileges can exploit this vulnerability due to its low attack complexity. Although the description states that user interaction is not needed for exploitation, the CVSS vector indicates user interaction is required (UI:R). Successful exploitation allows the attacker to achieve high confidentiality, integrity, and availability impacts with a changed scope, resulting in local privilege escalation.

The Android security bulletin at https://source.android.com/docs/security/bulletin/2026/2026-03-01 details patches and mitigation guidance for this vulnerability.

OWASP Top 10 for Web (2025)

EU & UK References

Vulnerability Data

In writeToParcel of WindowInfo.cpp, there is a possible way to trick a user into accepting a permission due to a tapjacking/overlay attack. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not…

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needed for exploitation.

CWE(s)

Related Threats

MITRE ATT&CK Enterprise Techniques

T1189 Drive-by Compromise Initial Access
Adversaries may gain access to a system through a user visiting a website over the normal course of browsing.
T1056 Input Capture Collection
Adversaries may use methods of capturing user input to obtain credentials or collect information.
T1557 Adversary-in-the-Middle Credential Access
Adversaries may attempt to position themselves between two or more networked devices using an adversary-in-the-middle (AiTM) technique to support follow-on behaviors such as [Network Sniffing](https://attack.
Derived from this CVE’s CWE(s) via the direct CWE→ATT&CK cross-walk.

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Affected Assets

google
android
14.0, 15.0, 16.0

Mitigating Controls

Mitigating Controls (NIST CSF 2.0) AI

Derived directly from the weakness types (CWEs) cited in the NVD entry via our AI-authored CWE→CSF cross-walk (authority under review) — links open the control.

PR.PS-06 mostly match
prevents

Secure SDLC practices directly require implementing frame-ancestors / X-Frame-Options controls that prevent this weakness.

Mitigating Controls (ISO/IEC 27001:2022 Annex A) AI

Derived directly from the weakness types (CWEs) cited in the NVD entry via our AI-authored CWE→ISO cross-walk (authority under review) — links open the control.

finds

Security testing can detect missing frame protections, but does not itself implement the control.

degrades

Web filtering can block or sandbox untrusted frames, but does not enforce application-level frame-busting or CSP.

prevents

Application security requirements can mandate frame-ancestors / X-Frame-Options, directly addressing UI redressing risks.

prevents

Secure architecture principles include isolation of UI layers and proper use of browser security controls.

prevents

Secure coding practices directly require implementation of frame-busting headers or CSP frame-ancestors directives.

References