Description
In setupLayout of PickActivity.java, there is a possible bypass of the "Install unknown apps" security restriction due to a confused deputy. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.
Published: 2026-09-08
Score: n/a
EPSS: < 1% Very Low
KEV: No
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History

Thu, 10 Sep 2026 09:00:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
First Time appeared Google
Google android
Vendors & Products Google
Google android

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 20:00:00 +0000

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Title Local Privilege Escalation via Confused Deputy in Android PickActivity
Weaknesses CWE-285
CWE-732

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 18:30:00 +0000

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Description In setupLayout of PickActivity.java, there is a possible bypass of the "Install unknown apps" security restriction due to a confused deputy. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.
References

cve-icon MITRE

Status: PUBLISHED

Assigner: google_android

Published:

Updated: 2026-09-10T03:57:18.634Z

Reserved: 2026-03-02T19:11:13.944Z

Link: CVE-2026-28636

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cve-icon NVD

Status : Undergoing Analysis

Published: 2026-09-08T19:17:55.177

Modified: 2026-09-10T04:17:59.747

Link: CVE-2026-28636

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Updated: 2026-09-10T08:45:09Z

Weaknesses