CVE-2026-28642

Published: Sep 8, 2026Modified: Sep 15, 2026

7.8

Vector

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Exploitability: 1.8 / Impact: 5.9

Source: 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0 (Secondary)

Description

In executeRequest of ActivityStarter.java, there is a possible background activity launch 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.

Affected (4)

Products: Google: Android

1 product

Configuration A

4 vulnerable

Vulnerable Software	Affected Versions
Google Android	Version 14.0
Google Android	Version 15.0
Google Android	Version 16.0
Google Android	Version 16.0 qpr2

Related CWEs

Protection Mechanism Failure

The product does not use or incorrectly uses a protection mechanism that provides sufficient defense against directed attacks against the product.

References (1)

https://source.android.com/docs/security/bulletin/2026/2026-09-01

Source: security@android.com

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