CVE-2026-28614: Elevation of privilege in Google Android
Description
In onCreate of SlicePermissionActivity.java, there is a possible permission bypass due to a confused deputy. 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
Affected software
Android
Weaknesses
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Technical Analysis
This vulnerability involves a confused deputy problem in the onCreate method of SlicePermissionActivity.java in Google Android. It allows a local attacker with limited privileges to bypass permission checks and escalate their privileges on the device. No user interaction is required to exploit this issue. The vulnerability affects Android versions 14 through 17, including 16-qpr2. The CVSS v3.1 base score is 7.8, indicating high severity with impacts on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation results in local elevation of privilege, allowing an attacker to gain higher privileges on the affected Android device. This can compromise confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the system. No additional execution privileges or user interaction are needed, increasing the risk of exploitation by local attackers.
Mitigation Recommendations
No patch or official fix 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, limit local access to trusted users and monitor for updates from Google regarding this vulnerability.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- google_android
- Date Reserved
- 2026-03-02T19:11:09.009Z
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6aa05610acd9273b490f53ef
Added to database: 09/08/2026, 18:38:08 UTC
Last enriched: 09/16/2026, 01:51:23 UTC
Last updated: 10/22/2026, 13:15:21 UTC
Views: 26
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