Background Activity Bypass in Android RemoteViews

Publication date: 2026-09-08

Last updated on: 2026-09-15

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

Description

In multiple functions of RemoteViews.java, there is a possible background activity launch 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-2026-28655

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 in RemoteViews.java where a logic error allows bypassing background activity launch restrictions. It enables local privilege escalation without needing extra execution privileges or user interaction.

Impact Analysis

An attacker could exploit this to gain elevated privileges on your device, potentially allowing them to run unauthorized activities in the background without your knowledge or consent.

Mitigation Strategies

Apply the latest Android security patches as soon as they become available to address the logic error in RemoteViews.java that allows background activity launch bypass.

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