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In multiple locations, there is a possible method for a primary user to disable secure nfc on other full users due to insufficient…

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Exploited
No known exploitation
Fix
Fixed in 14, 15, 16, 16-qpr2, 17
Who is exposed
Not reported

Do first: Upgrade to a fixed version: 14, 15, 16, 16-qpr2, 17.

Published
Last modified
Published
Not listed in CISA KEV
0/100 · provisional
Unclear
Fix
Fixed in 14, 15, 16, 16-qpr2, 17
None on Exploit-DB, Metasploit or GitHub

Summary

The software affected is the Android operating system, specifically its NFC (near-field communication) component. A primary user can turn off secure NFC for other full users on the same device, which could let an attacker gain higher privileges locally without needing extra permissions or any action from the user.

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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.

What to do

  • Upgrade to a fixed version: 14, 15, 16, 16-qpr2, 17.

Timeline

  1. CVE published
  2. First seen by cve.now

Affected versions

  • Google Android

    17, 16-qpr2, 16, 15, 14

Evidence 1

  1. Link

Corrections

None so far.

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FAQ

Questions about CVE-2026-0053

What should I do about it?

Install the Android security update that includes the fix for CVE-2026-0053 on your branch: the advisory lists fixes for Android 14, 15, 16, 16 QPR2, and 17. No workaround is listed in the advisory.Source: source.android.com

Is it being exploited?

It is not in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog, and CISA's SSVC assessment does not mark exploitation as active. That does not mean it has not been attacked: vendors and researchers can report attacks before CISA lists them. No public exploit code is tracked.Source: cve.now feed data