CVE-2026-28607: High severity Google Android vulnerability
Published Sep 8, 2026
·Updated
In multiple functions in multiple locations, there is a possible background activity launch bypass 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.
Affected Software
4 affected components
Google Android=15.0
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
Does exploitation require user interaction?
No. The vulnerability can be exploited without user interaction.
2
Does an attacker need additional execution privileges to exploit it?
No additional execution privileges are needed for exploitation. The issue may allow local escalation of privilege through a background activity launch bypass.