Permission Bypass in Android SlicePermissionActivity

Publication date: 2026-09-08

Last updated on: 2026-09-08

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

Description

In onCreate of SlicePermissionActivity.java, there is a possible permission bypass due to a confused deputy. 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

2026-09-08

Last Modified

2026-09-08

Generated

2026-09-09

AI Q&A

2026-09-09

EPSS Evaluated

N/A

NVD

CVE-2026-28614

Affected Vendors & Products

Currently, no data is known.

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Exploitability

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CWE ID	Description
CWE-UNKNOWN

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Executive Summary

This vulnerability is a permission bypass in the Android system. It occurs in the SlicePermissionActivity.java file during the onCreate process. The issue allows a confused deputy attack, where an app can gain elevated privileges without needing additional execution permissions or user interaction.

Impact Analysis

This vulnerability could allow a malicious app to escalate its privileges locally, potentially accessing sensitive data or performing unauthorized actions on your device without your knowledge or consent.

Mitigation Strategies

Apply the latest Android security patches to address the confused deputy issue in SlicePermissionActivity.java. Ensure all devices are updated to the most recent version to prevent local privilege escalation.

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