CVE-2026-28656: Elevation of privilege in Google Android
CVE-2026-28656 is an elevation of privilege vulnerability in Google Android affecting multiple versions including 14, 15, and 16. The issue arises from a tapjacking or overlay attack vector in functions of DeviceAdminAdd.java, which could allow a local attacker to escalate privileges without needing additional execution rights. Exploitation requires user interaction. No official patch or remediation guidance is currently available.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability involves multiple functions within DeviceAdminAdd.java in Google Android where an overlay attack (tapjacking) can be leveraged to escalate privileges locally. The attack does not require the attacker to have additional execution privileges but does require user interaction to succeed. The vulnerability affects Android versions 14, 15, and 16, including 16-qpr2. There is no CVSS score or vendor advisory indicating a patch or mitigation status at this time.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could allow a local attacker to elevate their privileges on the affected Android device, potentially gaining higher-level access than intended. However, exploitation requires user interaction, which may limit the attack's practicality. There is no indication of remote exploitation or additional execution privileges needed.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, users should exercise caution with untrusted applications and avoid interacting with suspicious overlays or prompts that could be used in tapjacking attacks.
CVE-2026-28656: Elevation of privilege in Google Android
Description
CVE-2026-28656 is an elevation of privilege vulnerability in Google Android affecting multiple versions including 14, 15, and 16. The issue arises from a tapjacking or overlay attack vector in functions of DeviceAdminAdd.java, which could allow a local attacker to escalate privileges without needing additional execution rights. Exploitation requires user interaction. No official patch or remediation guidance is currently available.
Affected software
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Technical Analysis
This vulnerability involves multiple functions within DeviceAdminAdd.java in Google Android where an overlay attack (tapjacking) can be leveraged to escalate privileges locally. The attack does not require the attacker to have additional execution privileges but does require user interaction to succeed. The vulnerability affects Android versions 14, 15, and 16, including 16-qpr2. There is no CVSS score or vendor advisory indicating a patch or mitigation status at this time.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could allow a local attacker to elevate their privileges on the affected Android device, potentially gaining higher-level access than intended. However, exploitation requires user interaction, which may limit the attack's practicality. There is no indication of remote exploitation or additional execution privileges needed.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, users should exercise caution with untrusted applications and avoid interacting with suspicious overlays or prompts that could be used in tapjacking attacks.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- google_android
- Date Reserved
- 2026-03-02T19:11:19.580Z
- Cvss Version
- null
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6aa05613acd9273b490f545d
Added to database: 09/08/2026, 18:38:11 UTC
Last enriched: 09/08/2026, 19:38:05 UTC
Last updated: 09/08/2026, 19:38:05 UTC
Views: 3
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