CVE-2026-28622: Low severity MediaProvider MediaProvider.java vulnerability
Published Sep 8, 2026
·Updated
In getQueryBuilderInternal of MediaProvider.java, there is a possible way to retrieve location metadata due to a permissions bypass. This could lead to local information disclosure with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.
Affected Software
2 affected components
MediaProvider MediaProvider.java
Google Android=17.0
Event History
Sep 8, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:05 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:05 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·07:17 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What access does an attacker need to exploit this issue?
Exploitation is local and does not require additional execution privileges.
2
Is user interaction required?
No. The issue can be exploited without user interaction.
3
What data could be exposed?
An attacker may be able to retrieve location metadata.