CVE-2026-28655 Security feature bypass in Android
A logic error in Android RemoteViews allows local attackers to bypass background activity launch restrictions and escalate privileges without user interaction.
- 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-2026-28655?
CVE-2026-28655 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, with no action from the victim.
Official description
In multiple functions of RemoteViews.java, there is a possible background activity launch bypass 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-2026-28655?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Google Android.
How do I fix CVE-2026-28655?
Apply the vendor's patch.
Is CVE-2026-28655 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-28655 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Google Android
Sources
Also known as A-477278752, ASB-A-477278752, GHSA-6jr7-6hjc-42r3.