CVE-2026-28641: High severity Google Android vulnerability
Published Oct 5, 2026
·Updated
In shouldDisableUninstallButton of ApplicationActionButtonsPreferenceController.java, there is a possible permission 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
Google Android
Google Android=14.0
Google Android=15.0
Google Android=16.0-qpr2
Event History
Oct 5, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:39 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:39 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?
Exploitation is local and does not require additional execution privileges. No user interaction is required.
2
Which Android component is implicated?
The issue is in shouldDisableUninstallButton within ApplicationActionButtonsPreferenceController.java, where a logic error can bypass a permission check.