CVE-2026-28655

In multiple functions of RemoteViews.java, there is a possible background activity launch 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.

CVSS v3 7.8 HIGH

7.8^/10

CVSS v3 : HIGH

Vector :

Exploitability : 1.8 / Impact : 5.9

Attack Vector LOCAL

Attack Complexity LOW

Privileges Required LOW

User Interaction NONE

Confidentiality Impact HIGH

Integrity Impact HIGH

Availability Impact HIGH

Scope UNCHANGED

References

Link	Resource
https://source.android.com/docs/security/bulletin/2026/2026-09-01	Vendor Advisory Patch

Configurations

Configuration 1 (hide)

OR	cpe:2.3:o:google:android:14.0:::::::*
	cpe:2.3:o:google:android:15.0:::::::*
	cpe:2.3:o:google:android:16.0:-::::::
	cpe:2.3:o:google:android:16.0:qpr2::::::
	cpe:2.3:o:google:android:17.0:-::::::

History

No history.

Information

Published : 2026-09-08 19:17

Updated : 2026-09-15 14:14

NVD link : CVE-2026-28655

Mitre link : CVE-2026-28655

CVE.ORG link : CVE-2026-28655

JSON object : View

Products Affected

google

android

CWE

CWE-693

Protection Mechanism Failure

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