# CVE-2026-0053: In multiple locations, there is a possible method for a primary user to disable secure nfc on other full users due to insufficient…

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Exposure: Unclear
- Fixed in: 14, 15, 16, 16-qpr2, 17
- Published: 2026-11-02 · Updated: 2026-11-02

## 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.

Model-written summary (anthropic/claude-haiku-5.5). Verify details against the original sources.

## Affected

- Google Android: 17, 16-qpr2, 16, 15, 14

## 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.

## What to do

- Check your stack: if you ship or depend on Google Android, upgrade to a fixed version (14, 15, 16, 16-qpr2, 17) per the references below.
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## FAQ

### 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: https://source.android.com/docs/security/bulletin/2026/2026-11-01

### 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: https://cve.now/CVE-2026-0053

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## References

- https://source.android.com/docs/security/bulletin/2026/2026-11-01

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