Android DeviceAdminApps PrivEsc via Permission Bypass
CVE-2026-28647 Published on October 5, 2026
In updateState of DeviceAdminAppsPreferenceController.java, there is a possible permission 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.
Vulnerability Analysis
CVE-2026-28647 can be exploited with local system access, and requires small amount of user privileges. This vulnerability is considered to have a low attack complexity. The potential impact of an exploit of this vulnerability is considered to be very high.
Weakness Type
Improper Privilege Management
The software does not properly assign, modify, track, or check privileges for an actor, creating an unintended sphere of control for that actor.
Products Associated with CVE-2026-28647
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Affected Versions
Google Android:- Version 16-qpr2 is affected.
- Version 15 is affected.
- Version 14 is affected.