In multiple functions of AllowBindAppWidgetActivity.java, there is a possible misunderstanding of reject/consent actions due to misleading or insufficient UI. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is needed for exploitation.
Severity
CVSS 3.1
8.4 high
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
EPSS
0.08% estimated probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days; 0th percentile. Scored 2026-11-04. A forecast for this CVE across the internet, not for your own systems.
CISA's assessment (SSVC)
Exploitation: none · Automatable: no · Technical impact: total, assessed 2026-11-03. From CISA's Vulnrichment in the CVE List: whether it is exploited, whether exploiting it can be automated, and how much control it gives.
CWE
CWE-451User Interface (UI) Misrepresentation of Critical Information
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Versions
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Product
Affected
Google Android
17
Google Android
16-qpr2
Google Android
16
Google Android
15
Google Android
14
Attack patterns (CAPEC)
CAPEC-98 Phishing Likelihood: High · Severity: Very High
CAPEC-154 Resource Location Spoofing Likelihood: Medium · Severity: Medium
CAPEC-163 Spear Phishing Likelihood: High · Severity: High
CAPEC-164 Mobile Phishing Likelihood: High · Severity: High
CAPEC-173 Action Spoofing Likelihood: High · Severity: Very High
The attack patterns MITRE's CAPEC relates to this record's weaknesses, as MITRE names them. Credits.