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CVE-2026-28602: Information disclosure in Google Android

0
High
Published: 09/08/2026 (09/08/2026, 18:04:48 UTC)
Source: CVE Database V5
Vendor/Project: Google
Product: Android

Description

In setClipboardAccessNotificationsEnabledForUser of ClipboardService.java, there is a possible mult-iuser isolation due to a logic error in the code. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.

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

Affected software

Google

Android

Affected versions
=17=16-qpr2=16=15=14

AI-Powered Analysis

Machine-generated threat intelligence

AILast updated: 09/16/2026, 01:31:57 UTC

Technical Analysis

The vulnerability CVE-2026-28602 in Google Android arises from a logic error in the setClipboardAccessNotificationsEnabledForUser method within ClipboardService.java. This error leads to a failure in properly isolating clipboard access notifications between users in a multi-user environment. As a result, an attacker with local access can escalate privileges without needing further execution rights or user interaction, potentially gaining unauthorized access to sensitive information or system capabilities.

Potential Impact

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability can lead to local privilege escalation and information disclosure on affected Android devices. The attacker does not require additional execution privileges or user interaction, increasing the risk of exploitation by local adversaries. The vulnerability impacts confidentiality, integrity, and availability as indicated by the CVSS vector (C:H/I:H/A:H).

Mitigation Recommendations

No explicit patch or remediation details are provided in the available data. Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the official Google Android security advisories for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is available, restrict local access to trusted users and monitor for unusual local activity related to clipboard services.

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Technical Details

Data Version
5.2
Assigner Short Name
google_android
Date Reserved
2026-03-02T19:11:06.137Z
State
PUBLISHED

Threat ID: 6aa0560dacd9273b490f53bb

Added to database: 09/08/2026, 18:38:05 UTC

Last enriched: 09/16/2026, 01:31:57 UTC

Last updated: 10/21/2026, 13:20:21 UTC

Views: 26

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