CVE-2026-28599: High severity android vulnerability
Published Sep 8, 2026
·Updated
In addCreatorToken of ActivityManagerService.java, there is a possible Intent Redirection Bypass due to a logic error in the code. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.
Affected Software
4 affected components
android
Google Android=16.0
Google Android=16.0-qpr2
Google Android=17.0
Remediation
Event History
Sep 8, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:04 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:04 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·07:17 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What level of access does an attacker need to exploit this issue?
An attacker needs local access to the affected Android system. No additional execution privileges are required.
2
Does exploitation require user interaction?
No. The issue can be exploited without user interaction.
3
What is the potential impact of successful exploitation?
Successful exploitation could allow local escalation of privilege through an Intent Redirection Bypass in ActivityManagerService.