CVE-2026-28652 Missing authorization in Android
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.
Other vulnerabilities in Google Android
Sources
Also known as A-492683684, ASB-A-492683684, GHSA-w36h-x2f4-5cpr.