VDB-367845 · CVE-2026-0036 · WID-SEC-2026-1772

Google Android 14/15/16/16-qpr2 StageCoordinator.java startAnimation Local Privilege Escalation

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability identified as critical has been detected in Google Android 14/15/16/16-qpr2. Impacted is the function startAnimation of the file StageCoordinator.java. Performing a manipulation results in Local Privilege Escalation. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2026-0036. Attacking locally is a requirement. No exploit is available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Google Android 14/15/16/16-qpr2. It has been classified as critical. This affects the function startAnimation of the file StageCoordinator.java. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a local privilege escalation vulnerability. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

In startAnimation of StageCoordinator.java, there is a possible tapjacking issue due to a tapjacking/overlay attack. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.

The advisory is shared at source.android.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2026-0036 since 10/15/2025. The exploitability is told to be easy. An attack has to be approached locally. Technical details are known, but no exploit is available. The price for an exploit might be around USD $25k-$100k at the moment (estimation calculated on 06/03/2026).

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at CERT Bund (WID-SEC-2026-1772). If you want to get the best quality for vulnerability data then you always have to consider VulDB.

Affected

Google Android

Productinfo

Type

Smartphone Operating System

Vendor

Google

Name

Android

Version

License

free

Website

Vendor: https://www.google.com/

CPE 2.3info

CPE 2.2info

CVSSv4info

VulDB Vector: 🔒
VulDB Reliability: 🔍

CVSSv3info

VulDB Meta Base Score: 7.8
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 7.8

VulDB Base Score: 7.8
VulDB Temp Score: 7.8
VulDB Vector: 🔒
VulDB Reliability: 🔍

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Local Privilege Escalation
CWE: Unknown
CAPEC: 🔒
ATT&CK: 🔒

Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No

Availability: 🔒
Status: Not defined

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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: no mitigation known
Status: 🔍

0-Day Time: 🔒

Timelineinfo

10/15/2025 CVE reserved
06/02/2026 +230 days Advisory disclosed
06/02/2026 +0 days VulDB entry created
06/03/2026 +1 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: google.com

Advisory: source.android.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2026-0036 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-0036
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-367845
CERT Bund: WID-SEC-2026-1772 - Google Android: Mehrere Schwachstellen

scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20150917

Entryinfo

Created: 06/02/2026 08:25
Updated: 06/03/2026 04:58
Changes: 06/02/2026 08:25 (55), 06/03/2026 04:58 (6)
Complete: 🔍
Cache ID: 216::103

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