Description
In multiple locations, there is a possible method for a primary user to disable secure nfc on other full users due to insufficient isolation between Android users. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.
Published: 2026-11-02
Score: n/a
EPSS: n/a
KEV: No
Impact: Local Privilege Escalation
Action: Assess Impact
AI Analysis

Impact

This vulnerability permits a primary Android user to disable secure NFC on other full users due to insufficient isolation between Android user profiles. The effect is a local privilege escalation, allowing the attacker to remove security protections for other users without needing additional execution privileges or user interaction.

Affected Systems

The affected systems are devices running Android, as identified by Google. No specific affected versions were provided; therefore any Android installation that has not applied the necessary fix may be susceptible.

Risk and Exploitability

The flaw can be exploited locally on the device and does not require user interaction. An attacker who is the primary user can immediately disable secure NFC for other users, effectively escalating privileges. Because the vulnerability is local, it carries a high risk to the confidentiality and integrity of all user profiles on the device. Current EPSS data is unavailable and the vulnerability is not listed in CISA's KEV catalog, so the likelihood of exploitation in the wild cannot be quantified, but the potential impact warrants attention.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on November 2, 2026 at 21:20 UTC.

Remediation

No solution or workaround provided in the CVE record.

OpenCVE Recommended Actions

  • Regularly update your Android device to the latest software version once an official patch is released.
  • If an official fix is not yet available, disable NFC functionality on all non-primary user profiles via device policy settings or a mobile device management solution.
  • Notify users of this potential privilege escalation risk and enforce strict NFC usage policies until a vendor‑issued patch is applied.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on November 2, 2026 at 21:20 UTC.

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History

Tue, 03 Nov 2026 00:30:00 +0000

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

Mon, 02 Nov 2026 21:45:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Title Local Privilege Escalation via NFC Settings Manipulation Across Android Users
Weaknesses CWE-284

Mon, 02 Nov 2026 20:00:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Description In multiple locations, there is a possible method for a primary user to disable secure nfc on other full users due to insufficient isolation between Android users. 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: 2026-11-02T19:52:57.757Z

Reserved: 2025-10-15T15:39:49.141Z

Link: CVE-2026-0053

cve-icon Vulnrichment

No data.

cve-icon NVD

Status : Received

Published: 2026-11-02T20:17:23.620

Modified: 2026-11-02T20:17:23.620

Link: CVE-2026-0053

cve-icon Redhat

No data.

cve-icon OpenCVE Enrichment

Updated: 2026-11-03T00:15:14Z

Weaknesses