Google Android 14/16 DeviceAdmin DeviceAdminAdd.java privileges management

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Google Android 14/16. It has been declared as very critical. This issue affects some unknown processing of the file DeviceAdminAdd.java of the component DeviceAdmin. Executing a manipulation can lead to privileges management. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2026-28656. The attack can only be executed locally. There is no exploit available. It is best practice to apply a patch to resolve this issue.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as very critical was found in Google Android 14/16. This vulnerability affects some unknown processing of the file DeviceAdminAdd.java of the component DeviceAdmin. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a privileges management vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-269. The product does not properly assign, modify, track, or check privileges for an actor, creating an unintended sphere of control for that actor. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

In multiple functions of DeviceAdminAdd.java, there is a possible way to an overlay due to a tapjacking/overlay attack. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is needed for exploitation.

The advisory is available at source.android.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2026-28656 since 03/02/2026. The exploitation appears to be easy. Local access is required to approach this attack. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. Technical details are known, but there is no available exploit. The structure of the vulnerability defines a possible price range of USD $5k-$25k at the moment (estimation calculated on 09/08/2026). This vulnerability is assigned to T1068 by the MITRE ATT&CK project.

Applying a patch is able to eliminate this problem.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 8.2
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 7.8

VulDB Base Score: 8.2
VulDB Temp Score: 7.8
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Class: Privileges management
CWE: CWE-269 / CWE-266
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: Partially

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Status: Not defined
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Recommended: Patch
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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-2026-28656 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-28656
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-400294
scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20150917

Entryinfo

Created: 09/08/2026 21:30
Changes: 09/08/2026 21:30 (58)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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