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CVE-2026-28617 Google CVE debrief

A CVE record for a persistent denial-of-service (DoS) vulnerability in WifiNetworkSuggestionsManager.java was published on 2026-09-08T19:17:53.853Z and last modified on 2026-09-15T14:23:43.973Z. The vulnerability, which has a CVSS score of 5.5, could lead to local denial of service with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.

Vendor
Google
Product
Android
CVSS
MEDIUM 5.5
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

Android system administrators, security teams, and operators of managed environments should assess exposure to CVE-2026-28617 and apply patches or updates provided by the vendor. This involves reviewing the supplied official advisory or CVE record to validate affected scope, severity, and vendor guidance, and planning vendor-supported updates or mitigations through normal change control where exposure is confirmed.

Why it matters

CVE-2026-28617 is a medium-severity vulnerability in WifiNetworkSuggestionsManager.java that could lead to local denial of service with no additional execution privileges needed. Android system administrators and security teams should assess exposure and apply patches.

  • Local denial of service with no additional execution privileges needed
  • Potential for persistent DoS attacks

Technical summary

The vulnerability is located in WifiNetworkSuggestionsManager.java and could lead to local denial of service with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation. This medium-severity vulnerability requires Android system administrators and security teams to assess exposure and apply patches to prevent potential persistent DoS attacks.

Defensive priority

Medium priority for Android system administrators and security teams to assess exposure and apply patches.

Recommended defensive actions

  • Assess exposure of Android systems to CVE-2026-28617
  • Apply patches or updates provided by the vendor
  • Monitor system logs for potential exploitation attempts

Evidence notes

The CVE record and NVD vulnerability detail page provide information on the vulnerability, including its description, CVSS score, and affected versions.

Sources and references

Verified primary and authoritative sources

  • CVE-2026-28617 CVE Program record

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-28617

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

  • CVE-2026-28617 NVD vulnerability detail

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-28617

    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.