CVE-2026-28636: High severity android vulnerability
Published Sep 8, 2026
·Updated
In setupLayout of PickActivity.java, there is a possible bypass of the "Install unknown apps" security restriction 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
5 affected components
android
Google Android=14.0
Google Android=15.0
Google Android=16.0
Google Android=16.0-qpr2
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 level of access does an attacker need to exploit this issue?
The issue is a local elevation-of-privilege vulnerability and requires no additional execution privileges. Exploitation does not require user interaction.
2
Which security control can be bypassed?
The vulnerability can bypass the "Install unknown apps" security restriction through a confused-deputy condition in PickActivity.java.