CVE-2026-28656Patch(google / android)

LOWCVSS 7.3 · HIGH

Signal is active with 1 mentions in latest observed window

Immediate actions

  • Patch google android systems immediately

Recommended action window: Monitor and triage in normal cycle

NVD 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.

0.5/ 10 priority

Sources & remediation

Weakness type (CWE)
CWE-1021

Priority

LOW

Exploitation

NONE

PoC

NONE

Patch

AVAILABLE

Momentum

NONE

Are you affected?

If you run products in this scope, you should treat this CVE as relevant to your environment.

  • android

Threat summary

  • Patch or workaround signal is available
  • 1 mentions across 1 observed day

What's happening

  • Patch or workaround mentioned in 1 signal
  • Technical details provided in 1 signal
  • 1 total mentions across 1 day

Affected systems

Vendors
Products
android

3 versions affected across 1 product

Deep dive

Activity timeline1 mentions / 1d
00111Mentions · 2026-09-14: 1Patch / Workaround · 2026-09-14: 1Technical Details · 2026-09-14: 109-14
Signal classification1 categories
Patch
1100.0%
Full discourse1 post
  • DFIR Lab@DFIR_Lab
    Patch

    🚨 HIGH: CVE-2026-28656 (CVSS 7.3) - Android tapjacking vulnerability in DeviceAdminAdd[.]java enables local privilege escalation. User interaction required. Patch immediately. #CVE #PatchNow #ThreatIntel https://t.co/JQBNFZgtNI

    Post summary

    The tweet discloses CVE-2026-28656, a high-severity Android tapjacking vulnerability allowing local privilege escalation, and explicitly urges immediate patching.

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CPE platform detail4 entries

4 of 4 entries

PartVendorProductVersionTarget SWTarget HW
OSgoogleandroid14.0--
OSgoogleandroid15.0--
OSgoogleandroid16.0--
OSgoogleandroid16.0--

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