CVE-2026-28656
In multiple functions of DeviceAdminAdd.java, there is a possible way to an overlay due to a...
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.
Attack profile
How easy it is to exploit
- Attack vector
- Local
- Complexity
- Low
- Privileges needed
- Low
- User interaction
- Required
What an attacker can affect
- Confidentiality
- High
- Integrity
- High
- Availability
- High
Exploit likelihood
What each source reports
CVE List Score used
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.
- Record
CVE-2026-28656- CVSS 3.1
- 7.3 High
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H - Weakness
- CWE-1021
- Updated
- 2026-11-02
EUVDEUVD-2026-73987
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.
- Record
EUVD-2026-73987- CVSS 3.1
- 7.3 High
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H - Updated
- 2026-11-02
GitHub AdvisoriesGHSA-grgg-p8r5-q87c
In multiple functions of DeviceAdminAdd.java, there is a possible way to an overlay due to a...
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.
- Record
GHSA-grgg-p8r5-q87c- CVSS 3.1
- 7.3 High
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H - Weakness
- CWE-1021
- Updated
- 2026-11-02
NVD
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.
- Record
CVE-2026-28656- CVSS 3.1
- 7.3 High
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H - Weakness
- CWE-1021
- Updated
- 2026-11-02
OSVASB-A-463364901No score
In multiple places, there is a possible permission bypass due to a tapjacking/overlay attack. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with User execution privileges needed. User interaction is needed for exploitation.
- Record
ASB-A-463364901- Updated
- 2026-11-10
Affected products
Affected packages
| Package | Affected | Fixed |
|---|---|---|
platform/frameworks/baseAndroid | 17-next:0 up to 17-next:2026-09-01, plus listed versions 17-next | 17-next:2026-09-01 |
platform/packages/apps/Car/SettingsAndroid | 17-next:0 up to 17-next:2026-09-01, plus listed versions 17-next | 17-next:2026-09-01 |
platform/packages/apps/SettingsAndroid | 17-next:0 up to 17-next:2026-09-01, plus listed versions 17-next | 17-next:2026-09-01 |
platform/packages/apps/TvSettingsAndroid | 17-next:0 up to 17-next:2026-09-01, plus listed versions 17-next | 17-next:2026-09-01 |
platform/vendor/google_clockworkAndroid | 17-next:0 up to 17-next:2026-09-01, plus listed versions 17-next | 17-next:2026-09-01 |
platform/frameworks/baseAndroid | 15:0 up to 15:2026-09-01, plus listed versions 15 | 15:2026-09-01 |
platform/packages/apps/Car/SettingsAndroid | 15:0 up to 15:2026-09-01, plus listed versions 15 | 15:2026-09-01 |
platform/packages/apps/SettingsAndroid | 15:0 up to 15:2026-09-01, plus listed versions 15 | 15:2026-09-01 |
platform/packages/apps/TvSettingsAndroid | 15:0 up to 15:2026-09-01, plus listed versions 15 | 15:2026-09-01 |
platform/vendor/google_clockworkAndroid | 15:0 up to 15:2026-09-01, plus listed versions 15 | 15:2026-09-01 |
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| Package | Affected | Fixed |
|---|---|---|
platform/frameworks/baseAndroid | 16:0 up to 16:2026-09-01, plus listed versions 16 | 16:2026-09-01 |
platform/packages/apps/Car/SettingsAndroid | 16:0 up to 16:2026-09-01, plus listed versions 16 | 16:2026-09-01 |
platform/packages/apps/SettingsAndroid | 16:0 up to 16:2026-09-01, plus listed versions 16 | 16:2026-09-01 |
platform/packages/apps/TvSettingsAndroid | 16:0 up to 16:2026-09-01, plus listed versions 16 | 16:2026-09-01 |
platform/frameworks/baseAndroid | 16-qpr2:0 up to 16-qpr2:2026-09-01, plus listed versions 16-qpr2 | 16-qpr2:2026-09-01 |
platform/packages/apps/Car/SettingsAndroid | 16-qpr2:0 up to 16-qpr2:2026-09-01, plus listed versions 16-qpr2 | 16-qpr2:2026-09-01 |
platform/packages/apps/SettingsAndroid | 16-qpr2:0 up to 16-qpr2:2026-09-01, plus listed versions 16-qpr2 | 16-qpr2:2026-09-01 |
platform/packages/apps/TvSettingsAndroid | 16-qpr2:0 up to 16-qpr2:2026-09-01, plus listed versions 16-qpr2 | 16-qpr2:2026-09-01 |
platform/frameworks/baseAndroid | 14:0 up to 14:2026-09-01, plus listed versions 14 | 14:2026-09-01 |
platform/packages/apps/Car/SettingsAndroid | 14:0 up to 14:2026-09-01, plus listed versions 14 | 14:2026-09-01 |
platform/packages/apps/SettingsAndroid | 14:0 up to 14:2026-09-01, plus listed versions 14 | 14:2026-09-01 |
platform/packages/apps/TvSettingsAndroid | 14:0 up to 14:2026-09-01, plus listed versions 14 | 14:2026-09-01 |
platform/vendor/google_clockworkAndroid | 14:0 up to 14:2026-09-01, plus listed versions 14 | 14:2026-09-01 |
History
| Recorded | Changed | Sources |
|---|---|---|
| facts | OSV | |
| first indexed | CVE List, EUVD, GitHub Advisories, NVD, OSV |
Dates are when Every CVE recorded each change. Upstream dates may differ.
In short
CVE-2026-28656 is a high vulnerability (CVSS 7.3) in Google Android, published September 1, 2026. No source lists public exploit code. EPSS puts the chance of exploitation in the next 30 days at 0.09%, the 0th percentile. Fixed in platform/frameworks/base 17-next:2026-09-01.