CVE-2026-28624: Elevation of privilege in Google Android
Description
In multiple locations, there is a possible read/write access to files without the proper permissions 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 arises from multiple locations in Android where files can be read or written without proper permissions due to a confused deputy problem. An attacker with limited privileges can exploit this flaw to escalate their privileges locally. The vulnerability does not require user interaction and affects Android versions 16, 16-qpr2, and 17. The CVSS v3.1 base score is 7.8, indicating high severity with high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows a local attacker to gain elevated privileges on the affected Android device, potentially compromising confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the system. No user interaction is required, increasing the risk of exploitation in local attack scenarios.
Mitigation Recommendations
No patch or official fix information is currently provided. 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
- 2026-03-02T19:11:11.728Z
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6aa05610acd9273b490f53fd
Added to database: 09/08/2026, 18:38:08 UTC
Last enriched: 09/16/2026, 01:51:41 UTC
Last updated: 10/21/2026, 13:20:21 UTC
Views: 29
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