CVE-2026-28577
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Tapjacking in Android WindowManagerService

Publication date: 2026-06-01

Last updated on: 2026-06-03

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

Description
In addWindow of WindowManagerService.java, there is a possible tapjacking issue due to a tapjacking/overlay attack. 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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Published
2026-06-01
Last Modified
2026-06-03
Generated
2026-06-22
AI Q&A
2026-06-02
EPSS Evaluated
2026-06-21
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Showing 6 associated CPEs
Vendor Product Version / Range
google android 14.0
google android 15.0
google android 16.0
google android 16.0
google android 16.0
google android 16.0
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CWE ID Description
CWE-1021 The web application does not restrict or incorrectly restricts frame objects or UI layers that belong to another application or domain, which can lead to user confusion about which interface the user is interacting with.
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Executive Summary

This vulnerability exists in the addWindow function of WindowManagerService.java and involves a tapjacking or overlay attack.

Tapjacking is a technique where an attacker tricks a user into tapping on something different from what the user perceives, often by overlaying malicious content.

In this case, the vulnerability allows an attacker to perform a local escalation of privilege without needing any additional execution privileges or user interaction.

Impact Analysis

The vulnerability can lead to a local escalation of privilege, meaning an attacker with local access could gain higher privileges on the affected system.

Since no user interaction is needed, the attacker can exploit this vulnerability silently, potentially gaining unauthorized control or access to sensitive functions.

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