CVE-2026-28657: Elevation of privilege in Google Android
Description
In onActivityResult of AppWidgetConfigActivityProxy.java, there is a possible unauthorized URI permission grant due to a confused deputy. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.
CVSS v3.1
Score 7.8high
Affected software
Android
Weaknesses
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Technical Analysis
This vulnerability involves an unauthorized URI permission grant in the onActivityResult method of AppWidgetConfigActivityProxy.java in Google Android. The flaw is due to a confused deputy problem, allowing an attacker to escalate privileges locally without needing extra execution rights or user interaction. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 7.8, reflecting high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation can result in local elevation of privilege, granting an attacker higher access rights on the affected Android device. This can compromise confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the system. No user interaction is required, increasing the risk of silent exploitation.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. No official fix or patch links are provided in the available data. Users and administrators should monitor official Google Android security advisories for updates and apply patches once available.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- google_android
- Date Reserved
- 2026-03-02T19:11:19.581Z
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6aa05613acd9273b490f545f
Added to database: 09/08/2026, 18:38:11 UTC
Last enriched: 09/16/2026, 01:53:58 UTC
Last updated: 10/21/2026, 13:20:21 UTC
Views: 32
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