CVE-2026-28616 Privilege escalation in Android
A confused deputy flaw in the Android Setup Wizard allows local attackers to force connections to malicious networks, leading to privilege escalation without user interaction.
- 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-2026-28616?
CVE-2026-28616 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 Setup Wizard, there is a possible way to force connection to a malicious network due to confused deputy. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.
Weakness: CWE-441
Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-28616?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Google Android.
How do I fix CVE-2026-28616?
Apply the vendor's patch.
Is CVE-2026-28616 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-28616 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Google Android
Sources
Also known as A-483923525, ASB-A-483923525, GHSA-r38j-848q-2gc6.