CVE-2026-28659 Missing authorization in Android XR
Local attackers can access other apps' files and escalate privileges in Android XR due to missing permission checks.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2026-28659?
CVE-2026-28659 is a critical missing authorization vulnerability in Google Android XR, published on 8 Sep 2026. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
In MicroXR Blobstore, there is a possible way to access other app's files due to a missing permission check. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.
Weakness: CWE-269
Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-28659?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Google Android Xr.
How do I fix CVE-2026-28659?
No fix has been published for CVE-2026-28659 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and check permissions on every request on the server, not only in the interface. More about Missing authorization.
Is CVE-2026-28659 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-28659 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Google Android XR
Sources
Also known as GHSA-rmpm-q647-ph72.