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CVE-2026-0082 Google CVE debrief

A critical vulnerability was discovered in the NfcDispatcher.java file of the Android operating system. The issue arises from an insecure default value in the tryStartActivity function, which could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not required for exploitation. This vulnerability has a CVSS score of 10, indicating a critical severity. Android users and administrators should be aware of this vulnerability, as it could allow an attacker to gain elevated privileges on a device.

Vendor
Google
Product
Android
CVSS
CRITICAL 10
CISA KEV
Not listed in stored evidence
Original CVE published
2026-06-17
Original CVE updated
2026-06-18
Advisory published
2026-06-17
Advisory updated
2026-06-18

Who should care

Android users and administrators should be aware of this vulnerability, as it could allow an attacker to gain elevated privileges on a device. Users should ensure that their device is updated to the latest version of Android and apply the security patch provided by the vendor.

Technical summary

The vulnerability is located in the tryStartActivity function of NfcDispatcher.java. An insecure default value could lead to automatic special app access permission assignment, allowing for local escalation of privilege. This issue affects Android devices. The CVSS score for this vulnerability is 10, indicating a critical severity. Users should apply the security patch provided by the vendor and ensure that their device is updated to the latest version of Android. The CVE record was published on 2026-06-17T13:19:26.520Z and was last modified on 2026-06-18T04:16:33.217Z. The NVD entry is currently Analyzed. This vulnerability has a significant impact on Android users and administrators, as it could allow an attacker to gain elevated privileges on a device. To mitigate this vulnerability, users should verify their device's update status and apply the security patch as soon as possible.

Defensive priority

High

Recommended defensive actions

  • Apply the security patch provided by the vendor
  • Ensure that the device is updated to the latest version of Android
  • Monitor the device for suspicious activity
  • Limit the use of NFC features to only necessary applications
  • Review compensating controls for exposed systems while remediation is scheduled and verified
  • Check relevant monitoring, detection, and logs for exposed assets that need extra review
  • Track exceptions, retest remediated assets, and close the item only after evidence is documented

Evidence notes

The CVE record was published on 2026-06-17T13:19:26.520Z and was last modified on 2026-06-18T04:16:33.217Z. The NVD entry is currently Analyzed. The Android Security Bulletin provides additional information on this vulnerability. Users should verify their device's update status and apply the security patch as soon as possible.

Sources and references

Verified primary and authoritative sources

  • CVE-2026-0082 CVE Program record

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-0082

    CVE Program - Official CVE Program record with source-provided CVE metadata.

  • CVE-2026-0082 NVD vulnerability detail

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-0082

    NIST National Vulnerability Database - Official NIST NVD detail page and source-specific vulnerability assessment.

Supplemental references

Methodology and review provenance

AI-assisted synthesis based on stored public vulnerability evidence. System validation, approval state, and publication status do not by themselves establish human review of this revision. PatchSiren helps prioritize defensive review and does not prove exposure or remediation on any system.