CVE-2026-0013 (GCVE-0-2026-0013)
Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2026-03-02 18:42 – Updated: 2026-08-26 18:37
VLAI
EPSS
VEX
Summary
In setupLayout of PickActivity.java, there is a possible way to start any activity as a DocumentsUI app due to a confused deputy. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.
Severity
8.4 (High)
SSVC
Exploitation: none
Automatable: no
Technical Impact: total
CISA Coordinator · CISA-ADP (v2.0.3)
Decision recorded 2026-03-02 00:00 UTC
CWE
- Elevation of privilege
- CWE-441 - Unintended Proxy or Intermediary ('Confused Deputy')
Assigner
References
3 references
Impacted products
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