VDB-400228 · CVE-2026-28612 · GCVE-0-2026-28612

Google Android 16/16-qpr2/17 ActivityStarter ActivityStarter.java resolveActivity redirect

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability labeled as problematic has been found in Google Android 16/16-qpr2/17. This issue affects the function resolveActivity of the file ActivityStarter.java of the component ActivityStarter. Executing a manipulation can lead to redirect. This vulnerability appears as CVE-2026-28612. The attack may be performed from remote. There is no available exploit.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Google Android 16/16-qpr2/17. It has been declared as problematic. This vulnerability affects the function resolveActivity of the file ActivityStarter.java of the component ActivityStarter. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a redirect vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-601. A web application accepts a user-controlled input that specifies a link to an external site, and uses that link in a Redirect. This simplifies phishing attacks. As an impact it is known to affect integrity. CVE summarizes:

In resolveActivity of ActivityStarter.java, there is a possible way to perform Intent Redirection attacks 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.

The advisory is shared for download at source.android.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2026-28612 since 03/02/2026. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. There are known technical details, but no exploit is available. The current price for an exploit might be approx. USD $25k-$100k (estimation calculated on 09/08/2026). The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1204.001.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

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Productinfo

Type

Smartphone Operating System

Vendor

Google

Name

Android

Version

License

free

Website

Vendor: https://www.google.com/

CPE 2.3info

CPE 2.2info

CVSSv4info

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CVSSv3info

VulDB Meta Base Score: 4.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 4.3

VulDB Base Score: 4.3
VulDB Temp Score: 4.3
VulDB Vector: 🔒
VulDB Reliability: 🔍

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Redirect
CWE: CWE-601
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: no mitigation known
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Timelineinfo

03/02/2026 CVE reserved
09/08/2026 +189 days Advisory disclosed
09/08/2026 +0 days VulDB entry created
09/08/2026 +0 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: google.com

Advisory: source.android.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2026-28612 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-28612
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-400228
scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20150917

Entryinfo

Created: 09/08/2026 21:08
Changes: 09/08/2026 21:08 (56)
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Cache ID: 216::103