CVE-2026-28582 Missing authorization in Android
Local attackers can access and modify device credentials without user interaction due to a missing permission check in Android.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2026-28582?
CVE-2026-28582 is a low-severity missing authorization vulnerability in Google Android, published on 8 Sep 2026. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
In onCreate of ConfirmDeviceCredentialActivity.java, there is a possible unauthorized access to and modification of device credentials due to a missing permission check. This could lead to local information disclosure with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.
Weakness: CWE-862
Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-28582?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Google Android.
How do I fix CVE-2026-28582?
Apply the vendor's patch.
Upgrade, and check permissions on every request on the server, not only in the interface. More about Missing authorization.
Is CVE-2026-28582 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-28582 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Google Android
Sources
Also known as A-487522353, ASB-A-487522353, GHSA-5wvq-gr94-c38p.