CVE-2026-28634 Missing authorization in Android
A logic error in Android's PhoneInterfaceManager allows local attackers to send USSD requests without permission, leading to privilege escalation.
- 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-2026-28634?
CVE-2026-28634 is a high-severity missing authorization 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 handleUssdRequest of PhoneInterfaceManager.java, there is a possible way to send a USSD request without permission due to a logic error in the code. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.
Weakness: CWE-693
Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-28634?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Google Android.
How do I fix CVE-2026-28634?
Apply the vendor's patch.
Upgrade, and check permissions on every request on the server, not only in the interface. More about Missing authorization.
Is CVE-2026-28634 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-28634 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Google Android
Sources
Also known as A-471796626, ASB-A-471796626, GHSA-q584-w9q9-2fgr.