CVE-2026-28588 | Vulnetix

CVE-2026-28588 PUBLISHED CVSS 8.4 HIGH

Reported by google_android · Published November 2, 2026

In shouldBlockDirectoryFromTree of ExternalStorageProvider.java, there is a possible way to access protected data 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.

Risk scores

CVSS 3.1

8.4

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Google	Android	17, 16-qpr2, 16
Google	Android	17, 16-qpr2, 16

Timeline

Nov 2, 2026 Coalition ESS Score
Nov 2, 2026 CVE Published
Nov 3, 2026 EPSS Score

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