CVE-2026-28640: Elevation of privilege in Google Android
Description
CVE-2026-28640 is an elevation of privilege vulnerability in Google Android affecting versions 14, 15, and 16. The flaw exists in the checkCallerIsCertInstallerOrSelfInProfile function of CredentialStorageActivity.java, where improper input validation can lead to a permission bypass. Exploitation does not require user interaction or additional execution privileges.
Affected software
Android
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Technical Analysis
This vulnerability involves a permission bypass in the checkCallerIsCertInstallerOrSelfInProfile method within CredentialStorageActivity.java in Google Android. Due to improper input validation, an attacker with local access could escalate privileges without needing additional execution rights or user interaction. The affected versions are Android 14, 15, and 16. No CVSS score or vendor patch information is provided in the available data.
Potential Impact
An attacker with local access can exploit this vulnerability to gain elevated privileges on the affected Android devices. This could allow unauthorized actions that normally require higher permissions. There is no indication of remote exploitation or need for user interaction.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. No official fix or workaround information is provided in the available data.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- google_android
- Date Reserved
- 2026-03-02T19:11:13.944Z
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6ac3f1292cdf04f6562d91ab
Added to database: 10/05/2026, 18:49:13 UTC
Last enriched: 10/05/2026, 19:06:17 UTC
Last updated: 10/05/2026, 20:48:19 UTC
Views: 5
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