Description
In multiple locations, there is a possible unauthorized URI access due to a permissions bypass. 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 via Permission Bypass
Action: Monitor
AI Analysis

Impact

Android contains a permission bypass that allows unauthorized access to multiple URI endpoints. This flaw permits a local attacker to elevate privilege without needing user interaction or additional execution rights. The vulnerability can be used to read or write protected system resources, compromising confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

Affected Systems

All Android builds that include the vulnerable URI handling code are affected.

Risk and Exploitability

The CVSS score of 7.8 indicates a high severity, while the EPSS score below 1% suggests that exploitation is unlikely at present. The flaw does not require user interaction; based on the description, it is inferred that a local attacker could trigger the vulnerable URI and elevate privileges. Although the vulnerability is not listed in the CISA KEV catalog, the potential for local privilege escalation makes it a priority.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on September 10, 2026 at 23:39 UTC.

Remediation

No vendor fix or workaround currently provided.

OpenCVE Recommended Actions

  • Check for vendor updates that address the URI permission bypass and apply them when available.
  • Revoke or remove any privileged permissions granted to third‑party applications that interact with system URI handlers, limiting their capability to access sensitive endpoints.
  • Configure device policies or use a trusted firewall solution to restrict URI access to authorized applications only system URI authorities.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on September 10, 2026 at 23:39 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:16.0:-:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:google:android:16.0:qpr2:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:google:android:17.0:-:*:*:*:*:*:*

Thu, 10 Sep 2026 22:15:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Title Unauthorized URI Access via Permissions Bypass Leading to Local Privilege Escalation

Thu, 10 Sep 2026 18:45:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Title Android URI Access Bypass Enables Local Privilege Escalation
Weaknesses CWE-285

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

Type Values Removed Values Added
Weaknesses CWE-863
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 09:00:00 +0000

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

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 15:45:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Title Android URI Access Bypass Enables Local Privilege Escalation
Weaknesses CWE-285

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

Type Values Removed Values Added
Description In multiple locations, there is a possible unauthorized URI access due to a permissions bypass. 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: 2026-09-10T14:37:56.568Z

Reserved: 2026-03-02T19:11:09.009Z

Link: CVE-2026-28620

cve-icon Vulnrichment

Updated: 2026-09-10T14:37:52.435Z

cve-icon NVD

Status : Analyzed

Published: 2026-09-08T19:17:54.083

Modified: 2026-09-15T14:24:21.747

Link: CVE-2026-28620

cve-icon Redhat

No data.

cve-icon OpenCVE Enrichment

Updated: 2026-09-10T23:45:17Z

Weaknesses