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CVE-2026-28617: In add of WifiNetworkSuggestionsManager.java, there is a possible persistent DOS due to resource exhaustion

Source GCVE Database

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Authoritative record:CVE-2026-28617· Medium 5.5

Not known to be exploited · CVSS 5.5 Medium.

Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 14:05 UTC

CVSS 3.1 base score
5.5Medium
How severe the flaw is on the 0–10 CVSS scale.
EPSS
0.08% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 0% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

Exploitation evidence

  1. Disclosed: evidence found.

    CVE published 8 Sep 2026

  2. Detectable: no evidence on record.

    No public nuclei template indexed

  3. Weaponised: no evidence on record.

    No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB

  4. Exploited in the wild: no evidence on record.

    Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation

  5. Observed by OffSeq Mirage: no evidence on record.

    No attack traffic recorded by OffSeq Mirage sensors

A missing step is not evidence of safety. Sources: cve.org (opens in a new tab), the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 26 Oct 2026.

What to do

Affected software

ProductAffectedFixed in
GoogleAndroidAffected
  • 15 – 17
4 affected builds
Fixed in–

AI-suggested

Until a patch is released, limit local access to trusted users to reduce risk.

Description

CVE-2026-28617 is a vulnerability in WifiNetworkSuggestionsManager.java that allows a local attacker with limited privileges to cause a persistent denial of service through resource exhaustion. Exploitation does not require user interaction and results in availability impact without affecting confidentiality or integrity.

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