CVE-2026-28587 Missing authorization in Android

Critical 10.0 Published Updated

A missing permission check in Android's MmsSmsProvider allows local attackers to retrieve sensitive information without user interaction or additional 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-2026-28587?

CVE-2026-28587 is a critical missing authorization 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 MmsSmsProvider of MmsSmsProvider.java, there is a possible way to retrieve sensitive information 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-2026-28587?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Google Android.

How do I fix CVE-2026-28587?

No fix has been published for CVE-2026-28587 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and check permissions on every request on the server, not only in the interface. More about Missing authorization.

Is CVE-2026-28587 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-28587 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Google Android vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-8x9f-cggq-8pgj.

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