Description
In multiple functions of NfcService.java, there is a possible silent payment session hijacking enablement due to a missing permission check. 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: Immediate Patch
AI Analysis

Impact

In multiple functions of the Android NfcService, a missing permission check could enable a silent payment session hijack. An attacker with local access could hijack a payment session without obtaining any additional execution privileges or needing user interaction. This flaw represents an internal escalation of privilege and can lead to unauthorized manipulation of payment transactions.

Affected Systems

The affected Google Android releases include all versions that contain the vulnerable NfcService code until the patch is applied, as the specific version information is not disclosed in the CVE data.

Risk and Exploitability

Because the exploit requires local access and no user interaction, the attack vector is local. The EPSS score is less than 1% and the vulnerability is not listed in CISA KEV, indicating a low likelihood of exploitation in the near term. This flaw also maps to CWE‑862, highlighting a missing authorization check in addition to the missing permission. With a CVSS score of 7.8 the vulnerability is considered substantial2026‑09‑01 security bulletin; installing the patch removes the missing permission check and mitigates the risk.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on September 11, 2026 at 05:51 UTC.

Remediation

No vendor fix or workaround currently provided.

OpenCVE Recommended Actions

  • Apply the Android security patch released in the 2026‑09.
  • Disable NFC on devices that do not require payment functionality or use a device policy to restrict NFC usage until the patch is installed.
  • Configure the device to require explicit user consent for payment sessions and monitor NFC traffic for anomalous activity.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on September 11, 2026 at 05:51 UTC.

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History

Tue, 15 Sep 2026 14:30:00 +0000

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

Fri, 11 Sep 2026 06:15:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Title Android Permission Check

Fri, 11 Sep 2026 04:00:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Title Android NFC Service Silent Payment Hijack via Missing Permission Check Android Permission Check

Fri, 11 Sep 2026 02:30:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Title Android NFC Service Silent Payment Hijack via Missing Permission Check

Thu, 10 Sep 2026 21:30:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Title Silent Payment Session Hijacking via Missing Permission Check in Android NFC Service
Weaknesses CWE-284

Thu, 10 Sep 2026 15:30:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Weaknesses CWE-862
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'}

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 21:30:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Title Silent Payment Session Hijacking via Missing Permission Check in Android NFC Service
Weaknesses CWE-284

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

Type Values Removed Values Added
Description In multiple functions of NfcService.java, there is a possible silent payment session hijacking enablement due to a missing permission check. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.
References

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Google Android
cve-icon MITRE

Status: PUBLISHED

Assigner: google_android

Published:

Updated: 2026-09-10T14:40:42.079Z

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

Link: CVE-2026-28611

cve-icon Vulnrichment

Updated: 2026-09-10T14:40:37.902Z

cve-icon NVD

Status : Analyzed

Published: 2026-09-08T19:17:53.150

Modified: 2026-09-15T14:17:24.753

Link: CVE-2026-28611

cve-icon Redhat

No data.

cve-icon OpenCVE Enrichment

Updated: 2026-09-11T06:00:10Z

Weaknesses