CVE-2020-27059: Google Android

High severity, CVSS 7.8. EPSS: 0.2% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

In onAuthenticated of AuthenticationClient.java, there is a possible tapjacking attack when requesting the user's fingerprint due to an overlaid window. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is needed for exploitation. Product: Android; Versions: Android-8.0, Android-8.1, Android-9, Android-10, 11; Android ID: A-159249069.

Affected products

• Google Android: version 8.0 only; version 8.1 only; version 9.0 only; version 10.0 only; version 11.0 only

Published 2021-01-11. Last modified 2026-06-17.