VulnerabilityUndergoing Analysis

CVE-2026-28656

This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed.

HIGH 7.3EPSS 0.07%

Does this matter?

High impact if exploited, but EPSS currently rates exploitation as unlikely (0.07%). Schedule it in the normal patch cycle and watch for a rise in EPSS or a public exploit.

Description

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.

CVSS 3.1: 7.3 HIGHCVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
EPSS: 0.07% probability · 0th percentile
CISA KEV: Not listed
Weakness: CWE-1021
Source: security@android.com

References

https://source.android.com/docs/security/bulletin/wear/2026/2026-09-01

Source: NVD record, EPSS from FIRST.org, KEV from CISA. Refreshed daily.