CVE-2026-28606 Auth bypass in Android

What is CVE-2026-28606?

CVE-2026-28606 is a critical authentication bypass vulnerability in Google Android, published on 8 Sep 2026. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

In handleBondStateChanged of AdapterService.java, there is a possible way to skip pairing due to a logic error in the code. This could lead to remote escalation of privilege without user consent with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.

Weakness: CWE-287

Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-28606?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Google Android.

How do I fix CVE-2026-28606?

Apply the vendor's patch.

Upgrade, and rotate credentials and sessions that may have been exposed. More about Authentication bypass.

Is CVE-2026-28606 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-28606 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Other vulnerabilities in Google Android

• CVE-2026-58704 Google Pixel Improper Authorization Exploited High 8.8
• CVE-2025-48543 Android Runtime Use-After-Free Exploited High 8.8
• CVE-2023-35674 Android Framework Privilege Escalation Exploited High 8.8
• CVE-2025-48595 Android Framework Integer Overflow Exploited High 8.4
• CVE-2024-32896 Android Pixel Privilege Escalation Exploited High 8.1

All Google Android vulnerabilities

Sources

• CVE record
• NVD
• OSV
• GitHub advisory
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Also known as A-495543559, ASB-A-495543559, GHSA-974c-8m68-6h7c.