Description
In setClipboardAccessNotificationsEnabledForUser of ClipboardService.java, there is a possible mult-iuser isolation 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.
Published: 2026-09-08
Score: 7.8 High
EPSS: < 1% Very Low
KEV: No
Impact: Local Privilege Escalation
Action: Apply Patch
AI Analysis

Impact

A logic error in the Android ClipboardService allows a local user to bypass multi-user isolation, enabling them to perform actions on another user’s account without needing additional privileges. The flaw does not require any user interaction, so exploitation can occur automatically whenever the device is in use.

Affected Systems

The vulnerability affects the ClipboardService of the Google Android platform. No specific Android version is listed in the advisory, so all supported versions that include the unpatched service are potentially impacted.

Risk and Exploitability

The vulnerability is not listed in the CISA KEV catalog, and the EPSS score of less than 1% indicates a very low probability of exploitation. However, the CVSS score of 7.8 still represents high severity, and based on the description, the flaw allows a local privilege escalation that can be exploited by any user on the device with no additional attack surface. The likely attack vector is local, requiring only that the user have access to the device.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on September 11, 2026 at 06:51 UTC.

Remediation

No vendor fix or workaround currently provided.

OpenCVE Recommended Actions

  • Install the latest cumulative security patch for Android that addresses the ClipboardService logic error
  • Configure device policy or use device settings to disable cross‑user clipboard sharing until the patch is applied
  • Limit the Clipboard app’s permissions so that it has only the minimal rights required for its operation

Generated by OpenCVE AI on September 11, 2026 at 06:51 UTC.

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Advisories

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History

Tue, 15 Sep 2026 14:45:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
CPEs cpe:2.3:o:google:android:14.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:google:android:15.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:google:android:16.0:-:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:google:android:16.0:qpr2:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:google:android:17.0:-:*:*:*:*:*:*

Fri, 11 Sep 2026 23:45:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
First Time appeared Google
Google android
Vendors & Products Google
Google android

Fri, 11 Sep 2026 07:15:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Title ClipboardService logic error allows local privilege escalation

Fri, 11 Sep 2026 05:30:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Title Clipboard Service Mult‑User Isolation Flaw Allows Local Privilege Escalation
Weaknesses CWE-732

Thu, 10 Sep 2026 18:30:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Weaknesses CWE-284
Metrics cvssV3_1

{'score': 7.8, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H'}

ssvc

{'options': {'Automatable': 'no', 'Exploitation': 'none', 'Technical Impact': 'total'}, 'version': '2.0.3'}


Wed, 09 Sep 2026 20:30:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Title Clipboard Service Mult‑User Isolation Flaw Allows Local Privilege Escalation
Weaknesses CWE-732

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 18:30:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Description In setClipboardAccessNotificationsEnabledForUser of ClipboardService.java, there is a possible mult-iuser isolation 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.
References

cve-icon MITRE

Status: PUBLISHED

Assigner: google_android

Published:

Updated: 2026-09-11T03:56:33.931Z

Reserved: 2026-03-02T19:11:06.137Z

Link: CVE-2026-28602

cve-icon Vulnrichment

Updated: 2026-09-10T17:13:05.556Z

cve-icon NVD

Status : Analyzed

Published: 2026-09-08T19:17:52.530

Modified: 2026-09-15T14:26:47.367

Link: CVE-2026-28602

cve-icon Redhat

No data.

cve-icon OpenCVE Enrichment

Updated: 2026-09-11T20:30:02Z

Weaknesses