CVE-2026-28655 in Android

Summary

by MITRE • 09/08/2026

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.

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• Responsible: Google Android
• Reservation: 03/02/2026
• Disclosure: 09/08/2026
• Moderation: accepted
• Entry: VDB-400257
• CPE: ready
• CWE: CWE-269 (confirmed)
• CVSS: 8.8 (VulDB)
• EPSS: 0.00000
• KEV: no
• Activities: very low
• Sector: Homeoffice, Police, ...

Sources

• MITRE: https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-28655
• NVD: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-28655
• CVE Details: https://www.cvedetails.com/cve/CVE-2026-28655/