CVE-2026-28593 Security feature bypass in Android

High 7.8 Published Updated

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.

All Google Android vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as A-388272624, ASB-A-388272624, GHSA-9495-mpc5-vc57.

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