CVE Catalog

CVE-2026-28642

HighCVSS 7.8
Published: Updated: Translated: NVD NIST

Exploitation Probability (EPSS)

Low risk
0.08%

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

Summary

In the executeRequest function in ActivityStarter.java, there is a possible background activity launch due to a logic error in the code. This could lead to local escalation of privilege without additional execution privileges. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.

Risk Assessment

The risk is that a malicious app could launch a background activity, potentially leading to privilege escalation and compromise of system integrity.

Recommendation

It is recommended to update the Android system to a patched version and monitor vendor announcements to apply necessary security patches.

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Original NVD description (English source)

In executeRequest of ActivityStarter.java, there is a possible background activity launch 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 data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS