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.
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Thu, 10 Sep 2026 09:00:00 +0000
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Google android |
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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. | |
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MITRE
Status: PUBLISHED
Assigner: google_android
Published: 2026-09-08T18:05:13.248Z
Updated: 2026-09-10T03:57:18.634Z
Reserved: 2026-03-02T19:11:13.944Z
Link: CVE-2026-28636
Vulnrichment
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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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