Description
In onStrongAuthRequiredChanged of UsbService.java, there is a possible unauthenticated enabling of USB data due to a logic error in the code. This could lead to physical escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.
Published: 2026-11-02
Score: 6.8 Medium
EPSS: n/a
KEV: No
Impact: Privilege Escalation
Action: Assess Impact
AI Analysis

Impact

A logic error in onStrongAuthRequiredChanged of UsbService.java allows an unauthenticated user to enable USB data transfer without authentication, resulting in a local privilege escalation. The flaw bypasses security checks, permitting an attacker to gain elevated access through the USB interface without user interaction or additional execution rights.

Affected Systems

The flaw exists in Android operating systems from Google. No specific version information is available, so all Android releases are potentially vulnerable until a vendor patch is issued.

Risk and Exploitability

The CVSS score of 6.8 indicates a moderate severity risk. The EPSS score is not available. The vulnerability is not listed in CISA KEV. Attackers can exploit the flaw without user involvement by connecting a USB device, but physical USB access is required, limiting the attack surface. With no evidence of active exploitation, the potential for privilege escalation remains significant.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on November 3, 2026 at 01:42 UTC.

Remediation

No solution or workaround provided in the CVE record.

OpenCVE Recommended Actions

  • Apply any public Android security patch that addresses this UsbService logic error as soon as it becomes available.
  • Disable or restrict USB data transfer functionality, ensuring authentication is required before data transfer, mitigating the protection‑mechanism failure (CWE-693).
  • Enforce physical access controls to limit USB connectivity to trusted personnel, mitigating protection‑mechanism failures (CWE-693).

Generated by OpenCVE AI on November 3, 2026 at 01:42 UTC.

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History

Tue, 03 Nov 2026 02:00:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Title USB Data Transfer Bypass Allowing Local Privilege Escalation

Tue, 03 Nov 2026 00:30:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Title Android UsbService Logic Error Enables USB Data Without Authentication
Weaknesses CWE-252
CWE-269

Mon, 02 Nov 2026 22:15:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Title Android UsbService Logic Error Enables USB Data Without Authentication
First Time appeared Google
Google android
Weaknesses CWE-252
CWE-269
Vendors & Products Google
Google android

Mon, 02 Nov 2026 21:30:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Weaknesses CWE-693
Metrics cvssV3_1

{'score': 6.8, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:P/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'}


Mon, 02 Nov 2026 20:00:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Description In onStrongAuthRequiredChanged of UsbService.java, there is a possible unauthenticated enabling of USB data due to a logic error in the code. This could lead to physical 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: 2026-11-02T20:14:58.061Z

Reserved: 2026-03-02T19:11:16.421Z

Link: CVE-2026-28645

cve-icon Vulnrichment

Updated: 2026-11-02T20:14:48.844Z

cve-icon NVD

Status : Received

Published: 2026-11-02T20:17:42.373

Modified: 2026-11-02T21:17:30.900

Link: CVE-2026-28645

cve-icon Redhat

No data.

cve-icon OpenCVE Enrichment

Updated: 2026-11-03T01:45:09Z

Weaknesses
  • CWE-693

    Protection Mechanism Failure