CVE-2026-0081: In NFC, there is a possible way to spoof an NFC event due to a missing permission check

Routine

HIGH 7.8MITIGATE

CVE-2026-0081 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.8) affecting android. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

In NFC, there is a possible way to spoof an NFC event due to a missing permission check. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.

Why this priority

High severity

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.8 (High)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.1% (top 96%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-862
Published	2026-06-17
Last modified	2026-10-26

Publisher (CNA): Android (associated with Google Inc. or Open Handset Alliance) · Vendor: google

Last updated 2026-10-26 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2026-06-17 13:19 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-10-26 12:10 UTCUpdated Record last modified

google android MITIGATE

Affected: 17.0

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 17.0

Check your OS release

cat /etc/os-release; uname -r

Debian / Ubuntu

sudo apt update && sudo apt full-upgrade

RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora

sudo dnf upgrade --refresh

Windows

Install the latest cumulative update from Windows Update

If no patch exists yet

OS downgrades are not safe. Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory and restrict exposure.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2026-0081?

android: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2026-0081 being exploited?

CVE-2026-0081 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2026-0081 affect?

CVE-2026-0081 affects android. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). In NFC, there is a possible way to spoof an NFC event due to a missing permission check. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.

How urgent is CVE-2026-0081?

Priority 28/100. High severity

Software pages

Android vulnerabilities

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