CVE-2026-28641

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Unsafe Uninstall Button in Android System

Publication date: 2026-10-05

Last updated on: 2026-10-07

Assigner: Android (associated with Google Inc. or Open Handset Alliance)

Description

In shouldDisableUninstallButton of ApplicationActionButtonsPreferenceController.java, there is a possible permission 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.

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Meta Information

Published

2026-10-05

Last Modified

2026-10-07

Generated

2026-10-19

AI Q&A

2026-10-05

EPSS Evaluated

2026-10-18

NVD

CVE-2026-28641

EUVD

EUVD-2026-92628

Affected Vendors & Products

Vendor	Product	Version / Range
google	android	14.0
google	android	15.0
google	android	16.0

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Exploitability

CWE

KEV

CWE ID	Description
CWE-269	The product does not properly assign, modify, track, or check privileges for an actor, creating an unintended sphere of control for that actor.

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Executive Summary

This vulnerability is a logic error in ApplicationActionButtonsPreferenceController.java that allows a permission bypass. It enables local privilege escalation without needing extra execution privileges or user interaction.

Impact Analysis

An attacker could exploit this to gain elevated permissions on your device, potentially allowing them to perform unauthorized actions or access sensitive data without your knowledge.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability involves a local privilege escalation due to a logic error, which could allow unauthorized access or actions. Such issues may impact compliance with standards like GDPR (data protection) or HIPAA (health data privacy) by potentially enabling unauthorized data access or modifications. However, specific compliance impacts depend on system configuration and use case.

Mitigation Strategies

Apply the latest security update from Google to patch the logic error in ApplicationActionButtonsPreferenceController.java. Monitor official Android security bulletins for updates.

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