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CVE-2026-28587 Google CVE debrief

A local information disclosure vulnerability exists in MmsSmsProvider of MmsSmsProvider.java due to a missing permission check. This could allow local attackers to retrieve sensitive information without needing additional execution privileges or user interaction. The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 10 and a severity of CRITICAL. Android users and administrators should be aware of this vulnerability and ensure that their devices are updated with the latest security patches.

Vendor
Google
Product
Android
CVSS
CRITICAL 10
CISA KEV
Not listed in stored evidence
Original CVE published
2026-06-17
Original CVE updated
2026-06-17
Advisory published
2026-06-17
Advisory updated
2026-06-17

Who should care

Android users and administrators should be aware of this vulnerability and ensure that their devices are updated with the latest security patches. This vulnerability can be exploited by local attackers to retrieve sensitive information, and therefore, it is essential to patch this vulnerability as soon as possible.

Technical summary

The vulnerability is located in MmsSmsProvider of MmsSmsProvider.java and is caused by a missing permission check. This allows local attackers to access sensitive information without requiring additional execution privileges or user interaction. The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 10 and a severity of CRITICAL. The affected product is Android, and the vulnerability can be exploited by local attackers.

Defensive priority

High priority should be given to patching this vulnerability as it can lead to local information disclosure.

Recommended defensive actions

  • Apply the latest security patches for Android
  • Ensure that devices are updated with the latest security patches
  • Monitor devices for suspicious activity
  • Implement compensating controls to limit access to sensitive information
  • Review the supplied official advisory or CVE record to validate affected scope, severity, and vendor guidance
  • Confirm whether affected product deployments exist in managed environments and assign an owner for follow-up
  • Track exceptions, retest remediated assets, and close the item only after evidence is documented

Evidence notes

The CVE record was published on 2026-06-17T13:20:15.490Z and was last modified on 2026-06-17T16:43:18.830Z. The NVD entry is currently Analyzed. The vulnerability exists in MmsSmsProvider of MmsSmsProvider.java due to a missing permission check, allowing local attackers to retrieve sensitive information. Evidence is limited to public sources and may not reflect the full scope or impact of the vulnerability.

Sources and references

Verified primary and authoritative sources

  • CVE-2026-28587 CVE Program record

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-28587

    CVE Program - Official CVE Program record with source-provided CVE metadata.

  • CVE-2026-28587 NVD vulnerability detail

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-28587

    NIST National Vulnerability Database - Official NIST NVD detail page and source-specific vulnerability assessment.

Supplemental references

Methodology and review provenance

AI-assisted synthesis based on stored public vulnerability evidence. System validation, approval state, and publication status do not by themselves establish human review of this revision. PatchSiren helps prioritize defensive review and does not prove exposure or remediation on any system.