CVE-2026-28599

Status: AnalyzedHigh (7.8)—

In addCreatorToken of ActivityManagerService.java, there is a possible Intent Redirection Bypass 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.

CVSS

Version: 3.1
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Base score: 7.8

Exploitation probability (EPSS)

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days: 0.10%
Percentile among all scored CVEs: 1
Score date: 10/2/2026

EPSS (Exploit Prediction Scoring System, FIRST) estimates how likely a vulnerability is to be exploited in the wild within 30 days. It complements CVSS (impact) and CISA KEV (confirmed exploitation).

🎯 ATT&CK techniques

How this vulnerability is exploited and what the attacker gains, in MITRE ATT&CK terms.

ExploitationT1068 Exploitation for Privilege Escalationprivilege escalation85 %
Primary impactT1078.001 Default Accountsstealth · persistence · privilege escalation · initial access75 %
Secondary impactT1548 Abuse Elevation Control Mechanismprivilege escalation80 %

AV:L + PR:L sin UI indica escalada local sin interacción (T1068). El bypass de Intent redirection en ActivityManagerService permite obtener privilegios elevados, impactando acceso a cuentas y permisos.

Inferred by our analysis agent from the official description, CVSS vector and CWE, and checked by a supervisor. May contain errors.

🛡️ ATT&CK mitigations that cover these techniques

Execution Prevention Update Software User Account Management Threat Intelligence Program Restrict File and Directory Permissions Privileged Account Management

Affected technologies (1)

Google — Android

CWEs

CWE-693

References

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

Raw JSON (NVD)

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