CVE-2026-28641: Elevation of privilege in Google Android
Description
CVE-2026-28641 is an elevation of privilege vulnerability in Google Android affecting versions 14, 15, and 16-qpr2. The issue arises from a logic error in the shouldDisableUninstallButton method of ApplicationActionButtonsPreferenceController.java, allowing a possible 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 logic error in the shouldDisableUninstallButton method within ApplicationActionButtonsPreferenceController.java in Google Android. The flaw permits a permission bypass that can lead to local escalation of privilege without needing extra execution privileges or user interaction. The affected versions explicitly include Android 14, 15, and 16-qpr2.
Potential Impact
An attacker with local access could exploit this vulnerability to escalate privileges on the affected Android devices. Since no additional execution privileges or user interaction are required, the vulnerability could allow unauthorized actions that normally require higher privileges.
Mitigation Recommendations
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
- 2026-03-02T19:11:13.944Z
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6ac3f1292cdf04f6562d91ac
Added to database: 10/05/2026, 18:49:13 UTC
Last enriched: 10/05/2026, 19:06:20 UTC
Last updated: 10/05/2026, 20:48:18 UTC
Views: 5
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