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CVE-2026-28604 Google CVE debrief

CVE-2026-28604 is a high-severity vulnerability in Google Android, with a CVSS score of 7.5. A race condition could lead to remote code execution with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not required for exploitation. The CVE was published on 2026-09-08T19:17:52.727Z and last modified on 2026-09-15T14:27:45.060Z. Defenders responsible for Google Android systems, particularly those using versions 14.0, 15.0, 16.0, 16.0 QPR2, and 17.0, should assess exposure and apply patches. The vulnerability affects multiple locations in the Google Android system, and its exploitation could lead to system compromise.

Vendor
Google
Product
Android
CVSS
HIGH 7.5
CISA KEV
Not listed in stored evidence
Original CVE published
2026-09-08
Original CVE updated
2026-09-15
Advisory published
2026-09-08
Advisory updated
2026-09-15

Who should care

Defenders responsible for Google Android systems, particularly those using versions 14.0, 15.0, 16.0, 16.0 QPR2, and 17.0, should assess exposure and apply patches.

Why it matters

CVE-2026-28604 is a high-severity vulnerability in Google Android that could lead to remote code execution. Defenders should prioritize assessing exposure and applying patches.

  • Remote code execution could lead to system compromise
  • Defenders must verify system configurations and inventory
  • Patch application is required to mitigate the vulnerability

Technical summary

A race condition in multiple locations could lead to remote code execution with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not required for exploitation. The vulnerability affects Google Android versions 14.0, 15.0, 16.0, 16.0 QPR2, and 17.0. The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 7.5 and a severity of HIGH. The CVE record and NVD entry provide additional information on the vulnerability.

Defensive priority

Defenders should prioritize assessing exposure and applying patches for Google Android versions 14.0, 15.0, 16.0, 16.0 QPR2, and 17.0.

Recommended defensive actions

  • Assess exposure for Google Android versions 14.0, 15.0, 16.0, 16.0 QPR2, and 17.0
  • Apply patches provided by Google
  • Verify system configurations and inventory

Evidence notes

The CVE record and NVD entry provide details on the vulnerability, including its CVSS score and vector. A vendor advisory and patch are available. The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 7.5 and a severity of HIGH. The CVE was published on 2026-09-08T19:17:52.727Z and last modified on 2026-09-15T14:27:45.060Z. The NVD entry provides additional information on the vulnerability, including its potential impact and affected systems. Defenders should verify system configurations and inventory

Sources and references

Verified primary and authoritative sources

  • CVE-2026-28604 CVE Program record

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-28604

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

  • CVE-2026-28604 NVD vulnerability detail

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-28604

    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.