MicroXR Blobstore Local File Access Vulnerability

Publication date: 2026-09-08

Last updated on: 2026-09-14

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

Description

In MicroXR Blobstore, there is a possible way to access other app's files due to a missing permission check. 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

2026-09-14

Generated

2026-09-29

AI Q&A

2026-09-10

EPSS Evaluated

2026-09-27

NVD

CVE-2026-28659

Affected Vendors & Products

Vendor	Product	Version / Range
google	android_xr	14

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Exploitability

CWE

KEV

CWE ID	Description
CWE-269	The product does not properly assign, modify, track, or check privileges for an actor, creating an unintended sphere of control for that actor.

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Executive Summary

This vulnerability in MicroXR Blobstore allows an attacker to access files belonging to other apps due to a missing permission check. It enables local privilege escalation without needing additional execution privileges or user interaction.

Impact Analysis

An attacker could exploit this to read sensitive files from other apps, potentially stealing data like passwords, personal information, or confidential documents stored on the device.

Mitigation Strategies

Apply the latest security patch from MicroXR Blobstore. Check for app updates that address missing permission checks. Monitor for unusual file access patterns in app directories.

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