CVE-2026-28626 Open redirect in Android
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.
Other vulnerabilities in Google Android
Sources
Also known as A-332883816, ASB-A-332883816, GHSA-qfq4-cq59-3r64.