CVE-2026-28581 Business logic in Android

Medium 4.0 Published Updated

A logic error in Android's CallIntentProcessor allows local attackers with user privileges to trigger emergency calls, requiring user interaction.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Local or same network only
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
Available

What is CVE-2026-28581?

CVE-2026-28581 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Google Android, published on 1 Jun 2026. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

In fixInitiatingUserIfNecessary of CallIntentProcessor.java, there is a possible way to make an emergency call due to a logic error in the code. This could lead to local escalation with User execution privileges needed. User interaction is needed for exploitation.

Weakness: CWE-476

Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-28581?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Google Android.

How do I fix CVE-2026-28581?

Apply the vendor's patch.

Is CVE-2026-28581 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-28581 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Google Android vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as A-479515555, ASB-A-479515555, GHSA-7cq5-j958-39ff.

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