Description
In setHiddenWhileSuspended of WindowState.java, there is a possible overlay bypass due to a logic error in the code. 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

In Android's WindowState.java, a logic error in setHiddenWhileSuspended allows an overlay to bypass normal visibility restrictions, enabling a local attacker to elevate privileges without needing any additional execution rights. The flaw does not require user interaction, making it easier for an attacker with local device access to exploit the vulnerability and gain higher privileges.

Affected Systems

The issue targets Google:Android operating systems that include the affected WindowState.java component. No specific version numbers are listed, so any Android build containing the unpatched code is potentially susceptible until a vendor update is applied.

Risk and Exploitability

The flaw has a CVSS score of 7.8 and an EPSS score of <1%, and is not listed in CISA's KEV catalog. The combination of local privilege escalation and no user interaction suggests a moderate yet tangible exploitation potential. Attackers can trigger the bypass by launching a malicious overlay or manipulating the system UI from a local app, exploiting the logic error to override hidden state flags.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on September 10, 2026 at 23:14 UTC.

Remediation

No vendor fix or workaround currently provided.

OpenCVE Recommended Actions

  • Install the latest Android security patch that addresses the WindowState setHiddenWhileSuspended logic error
  • Restrict overlay privileges by reviewing installed applications and enforcing stricter policies that do not require overlay features through device management controls
  • Disable the overlay permission for apps that are not critical, or enforce policies to revoke overlay privileges where possible

Generated by OpenCVE AI on September 10, 2026 at 23:14 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: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:-:*:*:*:*:*:*

Thu, 10 Sep 2026 23:30:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Title Local Privilege Escalation via Overlay Bypass in Android WindowState

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

Type Values Removed Values Added
Title Local Privilege Escalation through Overlay Bypass in Android WindowState
Weaknesses CWE-269

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

Type Values Removed Values Added
Weaknesses CWE-693
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 Local Privilege Escalation through Overlay Bypass in Android WindowState
Weaknesses CWE-269

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

Type Values Removed Values Added
Description In setHiddenWhileSuspended of WindowState.java, there is a possible overlay bypass due to a logic error in the code. 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: 2026-09-10T14:28:42.519Z

Reserved: 2026-03-02T19:11:16.422Z

Link: CVE-2026-28650

cve-icon Vulnrichment

Updated: 2026-09-10T14:28:36.091Z

cve-icon NVD

Status : Analyzed

Published: 2026-09-08T19:17:55.643

Modified: 2026-09-15T14:13:58.487

Link: CVE-2026-28650

cve-icon Redhat

No data.

cve-icon OpenCVE Enrichment

Updated: 2026-09-10T23:15:08Z

Weaknesses
  • CWE-693

    Protection Mechanism Failure