CVE-2026-28652 Missing authorization in Android

Low 3.1 Published Updated

A missing permission check in Android's RangingServiceImpl allows remote attackers to perform MITM attacks and disclose information without user interaction.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Any signed-in user
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
Available

What is CVE-2026-28652?

CVE-2026-28652 is a low-severity missing authorization vulnerability in Google Android, published on 8 Sep 2026. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

In multiple functions of RangingServiceImpl.java, there is a possible MITM due to a missing permission check. This could lead to remote information disclosure with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.

Weakness: CWE-862

Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-28652?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Google Android.

How do I fix CVE-2026-28652?

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-2026-28652 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-28652 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Google Android vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as A-492683684, ASB-A-492683684, GHSA-w36h-x2f4-5cpr.

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