Description
In InputInterceptor of Letterbox.java, there is a possible way to trick a user into accepting a permission 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.
Published: 2026-06-01
Score: 6.2 Medium
EPSS: < 1% Very Low
KEV: No
Impact: n/a
Action: n/a
AI Analysis

Impact

The Android InputInterceptor in Letterbox.java contains a flaw that can be exercised through a tapjacking or overlay attack. By presenting a fake permission prompt over the legitimate UI, an attacker can cause a user to grant a permission they did not intend, which the system then applies with higher privileges. The vulnerability is a classic privilege‑escalation scenario involving authorisation bypass (CWE‑269) and does not require any additional code execution or user interaction beyond the overlay.

Affected Systems

Google Android devices that ship with the Letterbox InputInterceptor component are potentially affected. The CVE data does not specify particular Android releases or build numbers, so any installation that has not applied the relevant security update remains at risk.

Risk and Exploitability

The CVSS score of 6.2 categorises the issue as moderate severity, while the EPSS score of less than 1% suggests that the exploit probability is low, and the vulnerability is not listed in the CISA KEV catalog. Nevertheless, because the attack does not require user interaction and can immediately elevate local privileges, the risk to devices carrying an unpatched or misconfigured Letterbox component remains significant, especially in environments that permit overlay applications.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on June 2, 2026 at 19:22 UTC.

Remediation

No vendor fix or workaround currently provided.

OpenCVE Recommended Actions

  • Upgrade the Android operating system to the latest security patch as released by Google in the 2026‑06 Security Bulletin.
  • If a system update is not immediately available, disable or restrict overlay permissions for the Letterbox application through Settings → Apps → Letterbox → Permissions.
  • Audit installed applications for overlay capabilities and remove or deny overlay usage for any that modify the permission flow.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on June 2, 2026 at 19:22 UTC.

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History

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 02:30:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Title Tapjacking/Overlay Attack Enables Local Privilege Escalation in Android InputInterceptor

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 19:00:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
CPEs cpe:2.3:o:google:android:14.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:google:android:15.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:google:android:16.0:-:*:*:*:*:*:*

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 18:15:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Title Tapjacking Overlay Bypass Enables Local Privilege Escalation in Android Letterbox InputInterceptor
Weaknesses CWE-639
CWE-863

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 16:30:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Weaknesses CWE-269
Metrics cvssV3_1

{'score': 6.2, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N'}

ssvc

{'options': {'Automatable': 'no', 'Exploitation': 'none', 'Technical Impact': 'total'}, 'version': '2.0.3'}


Mon, 01 Jun 2026 23:15:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Title Tapjacking Overlay Bypass Enables Local Privilege Escalation in Android Letterbox InputInterceptor
Weaknesses CWE-639
CWE-863

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 23:00:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
First Time appeared Google
Google android
Vendors & Products Google
Google android

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 21:45:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Description In InputInterceptor of Letterbox.java, there is a possible way to trick a user into accepting a permission 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.
References

cve-icon MITRE

Status: PUBLISHED

Assigner: google_android

Published:

Updated: 2026-06-03T03:55:32.606Z

Reserved: 2025-10-15T15:39:38.222Z

Link: CVE-2026-0046

cve-icon Vulnrichment

Updated: 2026-06-02T15:45:17.411Z

cve-icon NVD

Status : Analyzed

Published: 2026-06-01T22:16:20.293

Modified: 2026-06-02T18:46:34.997

Link: CVE-2026-0046

cve-icon Redhat

No data.

cve-icon OpenCVE Enrichment

Updated: 2026-06-02T19:30:15Z

Weaknesses
  • CWE-269

    Improper Privilege Management