CVE-2026-28647: Elevation of privilege in Google Android
Description
CVE-2026-28647 is an elevation of privilege vulnerability in Google Android affecting specific versions. It arises from a logic error in the updateState function of DeviceAdminAppsPreferenceController.java, allowing a local attacker to bypass permissions and escalate privileges without requiring additional execution privileges or user interaction.
Affected software
Android
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Technical Analysis
This vulnerability exists due to a logic error in the updateState method within DeviceAdminAppsPreferenceController.java in Google Android. The flaw permits a local attacker to bypass permission checks, resulting in an elevation of privilege. Exploitation does not require user interaction or additional execution privileges, making it a local privilege escalation issue. The affected versions explicitly include Android versions 14, 15, and 16-qpr2.
Potential Impact
An attacker with local access to an affected Android device could exploit this vulnerability to escalate their privileges without needing further permissions or user interaction. This could allow unauthorized actions at a higher privilege level than intended by the system's security model.
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
- 2026-03-02T19:11:16.422Z
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6ac3f1292cdf04f6562d91ad
Added to database: 10/05/2026, 18:49:13 UTC
Last enriched: 10/05/2026, 19:06:23 UTC
Last updated: 10/05/2026, 20:48:16 UTC
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