CVE-2026-28620: Elevation of privilege in Google Android
Description
In multiple locations, there is a possible unauthorized URI access due to a permissions bypass. 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 in Google Android allows local attackers to bypass permission checks on URI access in multiple locations, leading to unauthorized access and elevation of privilege. Exploitation does not require user interaction or additional execution privileges. The vulnerability affects Android versions 16, 16-qpr2, and 17 and is tracked as CWE-863 (Incorrect Authorization).
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation can lead to a local attacker gaining elevated privileges on the affected Android device, potentially compromising confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the system. The CVSS score of 7.8 reflects high impact with high confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact metrics.
Mitigation Recommendations
No patch or official fix information is currently available. Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- google_android
- Date Reserved
- 2026-03-02T19:11:09.009Z
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6aa05610acd9273b490f53f7
Added to database: 09/08/2026, 18:38:08 UTC
Last enriched: 09/16/2026, 01:51:37 UTC
Last updated: 10/22/2026, 01:15:22 UTC
Views: 34
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