CVE-2026-28616: Unknown in Google Android
A vulnerability in the Setup Wizard component of Google Android allows an attacker to force a connection to a malicious network due to a confused deputy issue. This flaw can lead to local privilege escalation without requiring additional execution privileges or user interaction.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-28616 describes a security flaw in the Setup Wizard of Google Android where an attacker can exploit a confused deputy vulnerability to force the device to connect to a malicious network. This can result in local escalation of privileges without needing extra execution rights or user interaction. The vulnerability is published but lacks detailed CVSS scoring, patch information, or vendor remediation guidance at this time.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability could allow an attacker to escalate privileges locally on the affected Android device by forcing it to connect to a malicious network. No user interaction or additional execution privileges are required, increasing the risk of exploitation. However, there is no indication of active exploitation in the wild or known exploits currently.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. No official fix or mitigation instructions have been provided by the vendor at this time.
CVE-2026-28616: Unknown in Google Android
Description
A vulnerability in the Setup Wizard component of Google Android allows an attacker to force a connection to a malicious network due to a confused deputy issue. This flaw can lead to local privilege escalation without requiring additional execution privileges or user interaction.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-28616 describes a security flaw in the Setup Wizard of Google Android where an attacker can exploit a confused deputy vulnerability to force the device to connect to a malicious network. This can result in local escalation of privileges without needing extra execution rights or user interaction. The vulnerability is published but lacks detailed CVSS scoring, patch information, or vendor remediation guidance at this time.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability could allow an attacker to escalate privileges locally on the affected Android device by forcing it to connect to a malicious network. No user interaction or additional execution privileges are required, increasing the risk of exploitation. However, there is no indication of active exploitation in the wild or known exploits currently.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. No official fix or mitigation instructions have been provided by the vendor at this time.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- google_android
- Date Reserved
- 2026-03-02T19:11:09.009Z
- Cvss Version
- null
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6aa05610acd9273b490f53f1
Added to database: 09/08/2026, 18:38:08 UTC
Last enriched: 09/08/2026, 19:53:25 UTC
Last updated: 09/08/2026, 19:53:25 UTC
Views: 2
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