CVE-2026-28647

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DeviceAdminAppsPreferenceController Permission Bypass Vulnerability

Publication date: 2026-10-05

Last updated on: 2026-10-07

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

Description

In updateState of DeviceAdminAppsPreferenceController.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-2026-28647

EUVD

EUVD-2026-92629

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 the DeviceAdminAppsPreferenceController.java file that allows a local attacker to bypass permissions. It enables privilege escalation without needing extra execution rights or user interaction.

Detection Guidance

This vulnerability is specific to Android's DeviceAdminAppsPreferenceController and requires patching rather than direct detection via commands. Check your device's Android security patch level in Settings > About phone > Android version. If it's before 2026-10-05, the device is vulnerable. Contact your device manufacturer for an update.

Impact Analysis

An attacker could exploit this to gain elevated privileges on your device, potentially accessing restricted functions or data without your knowledge.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability could potentially impact compliance with GDPR and HIPAA by enabling unauthorized privilege escalation on Android devices. Local privilege escalation may lead to unauthorized access to sensitive data, which could violate data protection requirements under these regulations. However, specific compliance impacts depend on implementation and mitigation measures.

Mitigation Strategies

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

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