Description
In handleBondStateChanged of AdapterService.java, there is a possible way to skip pairing due to a logic error in the code. This could lead to remote escalation of privilege without user consent with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.
Published: 2026-09-08
Score: 9.8 Critical
EPSS: < 1% Very Low
KEV: No
Impact: Remote Privilege Escalation
Action: Immediate Patch
AI Analysis

Impact

Android’s AdapterService contains a logic error that permits skipping the pairing process. The flaw allows an attacker to gain elevated privileges on the device without requiring user consent or additional execution rights. This represents an authentication bypass that can compromise confidentiality, integrity, and availability of device data and services.

Affected Systems

This specific version information is available from the CNA; however the flaw resides in the core AdapterService component, which is present across multiple Android releases.

Risk and Exploitability

The vulnerability can be exploited remotely and does not require any user interaction, making it highly actionable for an attacker with network access to the device. The CVSS score of 9.8 indicates a very high severity. The EPSS score of < 1% indicates a low probability of exploitation, and the issue is not listed in the CISA KEV catalog; nevertheless, the nature of the flaw—remote privilege escalation—suggests potential for high impact if an exploit becomes available. No public exploit is known at this time, but the absence of an official patch increases exposure risk.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on September 10, 2026 at 22:24 UTC.

Remediation

No vendor fix or workaround currently provided.

OpenCVE Recommended Actions

  • Apply the latest Google Android security patch to update AdapterService and related pairing components
  • Configure device Bluetooth settings to restrict pairing requests to trusted devices only and disable legacy pairing protocols if possible
  • Continuously monitor device logs for unauthorized pairing attempts and enforce device owner or administrator policies to mitigate potential abuse

Generated by OpenCVE AI on September 10, 2026 at 22:24 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: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 13:30:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Metrics ssvc

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

ssvc

{'options': {'Automatable': 'yes', 'Exploitation': 'none', 'Technical Impact': 'total'}, 'version': '2.0.3'}


Thu, 10 Sep 2026 22:45:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Title Android AdapterService Logic Error Enables Skipping Pairing for Remote Privilege Escalation

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

Type Values Removed Values Added
Title Logic Error in Android AdapterService Allows Remote Privilege Escalation via Skipped Pairing
Weaknesses CWE-306

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

Type Values Removed Values Added
Metrics cvssV3_1

{'score': 9.8, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H'}

ssvc

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


Thu, 10 Sep 2026 09:15:00 +0000

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

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

Type Values Removed Values Added
Title Logic Error in Android AdapterService Allows Remote Privilege Escalation via Skipped Pairing
Weaknesses CWE-287
CWE-306

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

Type Values Removed Values Added
Description In handleBondStateChanged of AdapterService.java, there is a possible way to skip pairing due to a logic error in the code. This could lead to remote escalation of privilege without user consent with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.
References

cve-icon MITRE

Status: PUBLISHED

Assigner: google_android

Published:

Updated: 2026-09-11T13:00:49.342Z

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

Link: CVE-2026-28606

cve-icon Vulnrichment

Updated: 2026-09-10T15:16:53.640Z

cve-icon NVD

Status : Analyzed

Published: 2026-09-08T19:17:52.823

Modified: 2026-09-15T14:28:03.097

Link: CVE-2026-28606

cve-icon Redhat

No data.

cve-icon OpenCVE Enrichment

Updated: 2026-09-10T22:30:08Z

Weaknesses