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CVE-2026-28580: Elevation of privilege in Google Android

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VulnerabilityCVE-2026-28580cvecve-2026-28580
Published: Mon Jun 01 2026 (06/01/2026, 21:14:56 UTC)
Source: CVE Database V5
Vendor/Project: Google
Product: Android

Description

CVE-2026-28580 is a high-severity elevation of privilege vulnerability in Google Android versions 16 and 16-qpr2. It arises from an incorrect bounds check causing a possible desynchronization in persistence across multiple functions. This flaw allows a local attacker with limited privileges to escalate their privileges without requiring additional execution rights or user interaction. There are no known exploits in the wild at this time, and no official patch or remediation guidance has been provided yet.

CVSS v3.1

Score 7.8high

Attack Vector
Local
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
Low
User Interaction
None
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
High
Integrity
High
Availability
High
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

AI-Powered Analysis

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AILast updated: 06/01/2026, 23:33:26 UTC

Technical Analysis

This vulnerability involves an incorrect bounds check in multiple Android functions leading to a desynchronization in persistence. The flaw enables a local attacker with limited privileges to escalate their privileges on the affected Android versions 16 and 16-qpr2. Exploitation does not require user interaction or additional execution privileges. The CVSS v3.1 score is 7.8, reflecting high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No official remediation or patch is currently documented, and no known exploits have been reported.

Potential Impact

Successful exploitation results in local privilege escalation, allowing an attacker with limited privileges to gain higher-level access on the affected Android devices. This can compromise the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the system. No user interaction is required, increasing the risk of silent exploitation. However, there are no known active exploits in the wild at this time.

Mitigation Recommendations

Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Since no official fix or temporary mitigation has been published, users and administrators should monitor for updates from Google regarding patches or workarounds. Until a patch is available, restricting local access to trusted users only may reduce risk.

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Technical Details

Data Version
5.2
Assigner Short Name
google_android
Date Reserved
2026-03-02T19:10:53.531Z
Cvss Version
3.1
State
PUBLISHED
Remediation Level
null

Threat ID: 6a1e1350e29bf47b5055d62a

Added to database: 6/1/2026, 11:18:40 PM

Last enriched: 6/1/2026, 11:33:26 PM

Last updated: 6/2/2026, 12:23:11 AM

Views: 5

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