CVE-2026-28642
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CVE-2026-28642 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. In executeRequest of ActivityStarter.java, there is a possible background activity launch due to a logic error in the code. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. EPSS estimates a 0.08% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
In executeRequest of ActivityStarter.java, there is a possible background activity launch 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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Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Android | 14.0 | |
| Android | 15.0 | |
| Android | 16.0 |
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