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CVE-2026-28620 Google CVE debrief

A permissions bypass vulnerability exists in multiple locations within Google Android versions 16.0 and 17.0, potentially allowing unauthorized URI access. This could lead to local escalation of privilege without additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not required for exploitation. Defenders responsible for managing and securing Google Android devices should assess exposure and prioritize patching based on official vendor guidance from Google. Verification and application of patches are crucial to mitigate potential risks.

Vendor
Google
Product
Android
CVSS
HIGH 7.8
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 managing and securing Google Android devices, particularly those using versions 16.0 and 17.0, should assess exposure and prioritize patching.

Why it matters

Defenders should care about CVE-2026-28620 as it affects Google Android versions 16.0 and 17.0, potentially allowing unauthorized URI access and local escalation of privilege. Verification and application of patches from Google are crucial to mitigate potential risks.

  • Potential unauthorized URI access
  • Local escalation of privilege without additional execution privileges needed

Technical summary

The vulnerability exists in multiple locations within Google Android versions 16.0 and 17.0 and could allow unauthorized URI access due to a permissions bypass. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. The vulnerability affects Android versions 16.0 and 17.0, and defenders should prioritize verifying and applying patches from Google.

Defensive priority

Defenders should prioritize verifying and applying patches from the vendor, Google, as the vulnerability affects Android versions 16.0 and 17.0.

Recommended defensive actions

  • Verify and apply patches from Google for affected Android versions
  • Review and update inventory of Android devices to ensure patch compliance
  • Monitor for potential exploitation attempts

Evidence notes

The CVE record and NVD vulnerability detail page provide information on the vulnerability, its CVSS score of 7.8, and affected Android versions. Evidence from the CVE Program and NVD detail page indicates that Google Android versions 16.0 and 17.0 are affected. Defenders should verify and apply patches from Google, review and update inventory of Android devices to ensure patch compliance, and monitor for potential exploitation attempts. The official CVE Program record (cve-org) and NVD

Sources and references

Verified primary and authoritative sources

  • CVE-2026-28620 CVE Program record

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-28620

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

  • CVE-2026-28620 NVD vulnerability detail

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-28620

    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.