CVE-2026-28613: Elevation of privilege in Google Android
Description
In initAppLinkTypeAndIntent of ChannelImpl.java, there is a possible launch an arbitrary intent due to improper input validation. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is needed for exploitation.
CVSS v3.1
Score 7.3high
Affected software
Android
Weaknesses
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Technical Analysis
This vulnerability in Google Android's ChannelImpl.java (initAppLinkTypeAndIntent) involves improper input validation that could enable an attacker to launch arbitrary intents. This flaw can lead to local privilege escalation without needing extra execution privileges, but requires user interaction to exploit. It affects Android versions 14 through 17, including 16-qpr2. The CVSS v3.1 score is 7.3, indicating high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation can result in local escalation of privileges on affected Android devices, potentially allowing an attacker to gain higher access rights than intended. The impact includes high confidentiality, integrity, and availability consequences. However, exploitation requires user interaction and no additional execution privileges are necessary.
Mitigation Recommendations
No official patch or remediation information is provided in the available data. Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is available, users should exercise caution with untrusted intents and user interactions.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- google_android
- Date Reserved
- 2026-03-02T19:11:09.009Z
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6aa05610acd9273b490f53ed
Added to database: 09/08/2026, 18:38:08 UTC
Last enriched: 09/16/2026, 01:51:18 UTC
Last updated: 10/22/2026, 01:15:22 UTC
Views: 28
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