IntentForwarderActivity Tapjacking Overlay Consent Bypass

Publication date: 2026-09-08

Last updated on: 2026-09-15

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

Description

In buildMiniResolver of IntentForwarderActivity.java, there is a possible consent bypass 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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Meta Information

Published

2026-09-08

Last Modified

2026-09-15

Generated

2026-09-29

AI Q&A

2026-09-09

EPSS Evaluated

2026-09-27

NVD

CVE-2026-28631

Affected Vendors & Products

Vendor	Product	Version / Range
google	android	14.0
google	android	15.0
google	android	16.0
google	android	16.0
google	android	17.0

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Exploitability

CWE

KEV

CWE ID	Description
CWE-601	The web application accepts a user-controlled input that specifies a link to an external site, and uses that link in a redirect.

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Executive Summary

This vulnerability involves a tapjacking or overlay attack in the IntentForwarderActivity.java component. An attacker could potentially bypass user consent by overlaying a fake interface on top of a legitimate one, tricking the user into granting permissions without their knowledge. This could lead to local privilege escalation without requiring additional execution privileges.

Impact Analysis

This vulnerability could allow an attacker to gain unauthorized access to sensitive functions or data on your device. Since it exploits overlay attacks, you might unknowingly grant permissions or perform actions that compromise your device's security. No user interaction is required for exploitation, making it particularly dangerous.

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