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GoogleCVE-2026-28626

Google Android: privilege escalation

High7.3CVE-2026-28626 · Published Sep 8, 2026 · updated Sep 15, 2026

In onCreate of SetupPassthroughActivity.java, there is a possible way to launch arbitrary activity due to Intent redirection . This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is needed for exploitation.

Google advisory

Affected versions

PackageAffectedFixed in
Android
Product
<= 17No fix yet
<= 16-qpr2No fix yet
<= 16No fix yet
<= 15No fix yet
Details and references
CVSS 3.1
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Severity from
CISA (its enrichment of the CVE record)
Weakness
CWE-601

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