CVE-2026-28593 Security feature bypass in Android
A UI flaw in Android Settings allows local attackers to bypass user interaction requirements and escalate privileges.
- 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-2026-28593?
CVE-2026-28593 is a high-severity 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 getItemList of SettingsFragment.java, there is a possible user interaction bypass due to misleading or insufficient UI. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.
Weakness: CWE-356
Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-28593?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Google Android.
How do I fix CVE-2026-28593?
Apply the vendor's patch.
Is CVE-2026-28593 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-28593 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Google Android
Sources
Also known as A-388272624, ASB-A-388272624, GHSA-9495-mpc5-vc57.