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CVE-2026-28659: Vulnerability in Google Android XR

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Critical
VulnerabilityCVE-2026-28659cvecve-2026-28659
Published: 09/08/2026 (09/08/2026, 19:20:33 UTC)
Source: CVE Database V5
Vendor/Project: Google
Product: Android XR

Description

CVE-2026-28659 is a critical vulnerability in Google Android XR's MicroXR Blobstore component. It allows local attackers to access files of other apps due to a missing permission check, leading to local privilege escalation without requiring user interaction or additional execution privileges.

CVSS v4.0

Score 10.0critical

Attack Vector
Network
Attack Complexity
Low
Attack Requirements
None
Privileges Required
None
User Interaction
None
Vuln. Confidentiality
High
Vuln. Integrity
High
Vuln. Availability
High
Subsq. Confidentiality
High
Subsq. Integrity
High
Subsq. Availability
High
CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:H/SI:H/SA:H

Affected software

Google

Android XR

Affected versions
=14

AI-Powered Analysis

Machine-generated threat intelligence

AILast updated: 10/06/2026, 19:27:58 UTC

Technical Analysis

The vulnerability exists in the MicroXR Blobstore of Google Android XR version 14, where a missing permission check permits unauthorized access to other applications' files. This flaw enables local escalation of privilege without needing user interaction or elevated execution privileges. The CVSS 4.0 base score is 10.0, indicating critical severity with network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, no user interaction, and high impact on confidentiality, integrity, availability, and security requirements.

Potential Impact

An attacker with local access can exploit this vulnerability to gain unauthorized access to other apps' files, resulting in a full local privilege escalation. This could compromise the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of data on the affected device.

Mitigation Recommendations

Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. No official fix or patch links are provided at this time. Until a patch is available, restrict local access to trusted users and monitor for suspicious activity related to MicroXR Blobstore.

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Technical Details

Data Version
5.2
Assigner Short Name
google_android
Date Reserved
2026-03-02T19:11:19.581Z
Cvss Version
4.0
State
PUBLISHED

Threat ID: 6aa0640aacd9273b4920a483

Added to database: 09/08/2026, 19:37:46 UTC

Last enriched: 10/06/2026, 19:27:58 UTC

Last updated: 10/07/2026, 06:48:15 UTC

Views: 55

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