CVE-2026-28656 - In multiple functions of DeviceAdminAdd.java, there is a possible way to an overlay due to a tapjacking/overlay attack

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HIGH

In multiple functions of DeviceAdminAdd.java, there is a possible way to an overlay due to a tapjacking/overlay attack

Published Sep 8, 2026

7.3

HIGH

CVSS 3.1

EPSS 0.09%

Description

In multiple functions of DeviceAdminAdd.java, there is a possible way to an overlay due to a tapjacking/overlay attack. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is needed for exploitation.

Affected products

Vendor Google Product Android Default
unaffected
- Version
  14
  Status
  affected
  Constraints
  -
- Version
  16
  Status
  affected
  Constraints
  -

Default status is the baseline for the product, each version can override it (e.g. patched versions marked unaffected).

Vendor

Product

Default status

Versions

Google

Android

unaffected

Version	Status	Constraints
14	affected	-
16	affected	-

Remediation

No remediation recorded yet.

Weaknesses (1)

CWE-1021

References (1)

https://source.android.com/docs/security/bulletin/wear/2026/2026-09-01
Vendor Advisory

Link	Providers	Tags
https://source.android.com/docs/security/bulletin/wear/2026/2026-09-01		Vendor Advisory

Change history (0)

No recorded changes yet.

Sources

CVE.org / MITRE

Status PUBLISHED

Assigner google_android

Published Sep 8, 2026

Updated Sep 10, 2026

Reserved Mar 2, 2026

Link CVE-2026-28656

CISA Vulnrichment

Updated Sep 10, 2026

NVD

Status Analyzed

Modified Sep 15, 2026

Link CVE-2026-28656

Red Hat

Severity n/a

Public date n/a

Links CVE-2026-28656