CVE-2026-28576 SQL injection in Android
Local attackers can access the contacts database via SQL injection in Android Contacts Provider without user interaction or extra privileges.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2026-28576?
CVE-2026-28576 is a critical SQL injection vulnerability in Google Android, published on 17 Jun 2026. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
In Contacts Provider, there is a possible way to access the contacts database due to SQL injection. This could lead to local information disclosure with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.
Weakness: CWE-89
Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-28576?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Google Android.
How do I fix CVE-2026-28576?
No fix has been published for CVE-2026-28576 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Use parameterised queries everywhere and never build SQL by joining strings. Upgrade affected software first; a web application firewall only buys time. More about SQL injection.
Is CVE-2026-28576 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-28576 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Public exploit code: 2 proofs of concept on GitHub.
Other vulnerabilities in Google Android
Sources
Also known as GHSA-ph86-9mcx-3p6r.