CVE-2026-28630: Information disclosure in Google Android
Description
In onCreate of ContactsPickerActivity.kt, there is a possible misleading UI due to a tapjacking/overlay attack. This could lead to local information disclosure with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.
CVSS v3.1
3.3low
Affected software
Android
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The vulnerability occurs in the onCreate method of ContactsPickerActivity.kt in Android 17, where a tapjacking or overlay attack can cause a misleading UI. This flaw could lead to local information disclosure without requiring user interaction or elevated privileges. The CVSS vector indicates the attack requires local access with low complexity and privileges, no user interaction, and impacts confidentiality only.
Potential Impact
An attacker with local access can exploit this vulnerability to disclose information on the affected Android device. There is no impact on integrity or availability, and no additional privileges or user interaction are needed for exploitation.
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
- 03/02/2026
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6aa05612acd9273b490f5433
Added to database: 09/08/2026, 18:38:10 UTC
Last enriched: 09/16/2026, 01:41:01 UTC
Last updated: 10/24/2026, 08:45:10 UTC
Views: 27
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