Description
In assertSafeToStartCustomActivity of AppRestrictionsFragment.java, there is a possible read/write access to private files 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.
Published: 2026-09-08
Score: 7.8 High
EPSS: < 1% Very Low
KEV: No
Impact: Local Privilege Escalation
Action: Apply Patch
AI Analysis

Impact

The vulnerability is located in the assertSafeToStartCustomActivity method confused deputy scenario permits unauthorized read or write access to private device files that does not require additional execution rights or any user interaction to exploit.

Affected Systems

Google Android devices that include the affected AppRestrictionsFragment component. The exact affected versions are not listed in the data provided, so any build containing the referenced code path may be vulnerable.

Risk and Exploitability

The flaw is local and can be leveraged by any user with local access, and the vulnerability does not involve remote exploitation or execution privileges beyond file access. User interaction is not needed for exploitation. The CVSS score of 7.8 indicates high severity, the EPSS score is < 1% reflecting a low exploit probability, and the issue is not listed in the CISA KEV catalog, but the potential impact on confidentiality and integrity of private files is significant.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on September 11, 2026 at 06:21 UTC.

Remediation

No vendor fix or workaround currently provided.

OpenCVE Recommended Actions

  • Upgrade to the latest Android vulnerability.
  • Restrict the affected application's ability to access sensitive files through device security configuration or by disabling related features if customization is possible.
  • Monitor device logs and filesystem changes for unexpected file reads or writes, and investigate anomalies that could indicate exploitation.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on September 11, 2026 at 06:21 UTC.

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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 06:45:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Title Local Privilege Escalation in Android AppRestrictionsFragment

Thu, 10 Sep 2026 20:30:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Title Local Escalation via Confused Deputy in Android App Restrictions Fragment
Weaknesses CWE-269
CWE-284

Thu, 10 Sep 2026 16:30:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Weaknesses CWE-441
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 Local Escalation via Confused Deputy in Android App Restrictions Fragment
Weaknesses CWE-269
CWE-284

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

Type Values Removed Values Added
Description In assertSafeToStartCustomActivity of AppRestrictionsFragment.java, there is a possible read/write access to private files 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.
References

cve-icon MITRE

Status: PUBLISHED

Assigner: google_android

Published:

Updated: 2026-09-10T15:15:29.446Z

Reserved: 2026-03-02T19:11:06.138Z

Link: CVE-2026-28603

cve-icon Vulnrichment

Updated: 2026-09-10T15:15:25.668Z

cve-icon NVD

Status : Analyzed

Published: 2026-09-08T19:17:52.630

Modified: 2026-09-15T14:27:17.730

Link: CVE-2026-28603

cve-icon Redhat

No data.

cve-icon OpenCVE Enrichment

Updated: 2026-09-11T22:00:04Z

Weaknesses
  • CWE-441

    Unintended Proxy or Intermediary ('Confused Deputy')