Android KeyguardServiceDelegate missing permission check: app pinning bypass
CVE-2026-0005 Published on March 2, 2026
In onServiceDisconnected of KeyguardServiceDelegate.java, there is a possible partial bypass of app pinning allowing limited interaction with other apps without knowing the LSKF due to a missing permission check. This could lead to local information disclosure where the extent of interaction and impact is app-dependent with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.
Vulnerability Analysis
CVE-2026-0005 can be exploited with local system access, and does not require authorization privileges or user interaction. This vulnerability is considered to have a low attack complexity. The potential impact of an exploit of this vulnerability is considered to have a high impact on confidentiality, with no impact on integrity and availability.
Weakness Type
What is an Information Disclosure Vulnerability?
The product exposes sensitive information to an actor that is not explicitly authorized to have access to that information.
CVE-2026-0005 has been classified to as an Information Disclosure vulnerability or weakness.
Products Associated with CVE-2026-0005
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Affected Versions
Google Android:- Version 16 is affected.
- Version 15 is affected.
- Version 14 is affected.
Exploit Probability
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