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CVE-2026-28656: Elevation of privilege in Google Android

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Medium
VulnerabilityCVE-2026-28656cvecve-2026-28656
Published: 09/08/2026 (09/08/2026, 18:05:22 UTC)
Source: CVE Database V5
Vendor/Project: Google
Product: 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

Affected versions
=16=15=14

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AILast updated: 09/08/2026, 19:38:05 UTC

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.

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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

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