CVE Catalog

CVE-2026-28636

HighCVSS 7.8
Published: Updated: Translated: NVD NIST

Exploitation Probability (EPSS)

Low risk
0.07%

0th percentile - higher than 0% of all known CVEs

Summary

In the setupLayout function in PickActivity.java, there is a possible bypass of the 'Install unknown apps' security restriction due to a confused deputy. This could lead to local escalation of privilege without additional execution privileges. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.

Risk Assessment

The risk is potential bypass of app installation restrictions, which could allow installation of unauthorized software and privilege escalation.

Recommendation

It is recommended to update the Android system to a patched version and apply relevant security patches from the vendor.

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Original NVD description (English source)

In setupLayout of PickActivity.java, there is a possible bypass of the "Install unknown apps" security restriction due to a confused deputy. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.

Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS