CVE-2026-28626 Open redirect in Android

High 7.3 Published Updated

An attacker can launch arbitrary activities via Intent redirection in SetupPassthroughActivity, leading to local privilege escalation.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Any signed-in user
Attackable
Local or same network only
Victim action needed
A user has to click or open something
Fix
Available

What is CVE-2026-28626?

CVE-2026-28626 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, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

In onCreate of SetupPassthroughActivity.java, there is a possible way to launch arbitrary activity due to Intent redirection . This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is needed for exploitation.

Weakness: CWE-601

Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-28626?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Google Android.

How do I fix CVE-2026-28626?

Apply the vendor's patch.

Is CVE-2026-28626 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-28626 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Google Android vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as A-332883816, ASB-A-332883816, GHSA-qfq4-cq59-3r64.

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