CVE-2026-28671 Race condition in Android

Low 3.3 Published Updated

A race condition in Android's MediaProvider allows local attackers to disclose file contents without user interaction or elevated privileges.

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-2026-28671?

CVE-2026-28671 is a low-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 updateInternal of MediaProvider.java, there is a possible expose contents of files due to a race condition. This could lead to local information disclosure with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.

Weakness: CWE-367

Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-28671?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Google Android.

How do I fix CVE-2026-28671?

Apply the vendor's patch.

Is CVE-2026-28671 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-28671 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Google Android vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as A-395640294, ASB-A-395640294, GHSA-536m-8xwr-6r8p.

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