WindowState Overlay Bypass in Android

Publication date: 2026-09-08

Last updated on: 2026-09-15

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

Description

In setHiddenWhileSuspended of WindowState.java, there is a possible overlay 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

2026-09-08

Last Modified

2026-09-15

Generated

2026-09-29

AI Q&A

2026-09-09

EPSS Evaluated

2026-09-27

NVD

CVE-2026-28650

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-693	The product does not use or incorrectly uses a protection mechanism that provides sufficient defense against directed attacks against the product.

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Executive Summary

This vulnerability is a logic error in the Android codebase, specifically in the WindowState.java file. It allows an attacker to bypass security measures that hide windows when suspended, potentially creating an overlay that could trick users or capture sensitive input.

Impact Analysis

An attacker could exploit this to create a fake overlay on your device, tricking you into revealing passwords or other sensitive data. Since no user interaction is needed, it could happen silently in the background.

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