How severe is CVE-2026-28573?

CVE-2026-28573 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.

Is CVE-2026-28573 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (4th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2026-28573?

CVE-2026-28573 primarily affects Google Android. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2026-28573?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

Does CVE-2026-28573 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2026-28573 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-37857.

When was CVE-2026-28573 published?

CVE-2026-28573 was published on 2026-06-18 and last updated on 2026-06-22.

CVE-2026-28573

CVE-2026-28573 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Google Android with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-862.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.5)
CVSS v4: 10.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (4th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2026-37857
Weakness: CWE-862
Affected product: Google Android
Published: 2026-06-18
Last modified: 2026-06-22

Description

In AndroidManifest.xml, there is a possible persistent denial of service due to a missing permission check. This could lead to local denial of service with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-28573?: In AndroidManifest.xml, there is a possible persistent denial of service due to a missing permission check. This could lead to local denial of service with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.
How severe is CVE-2026-28573?: CVE-2026-28573 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2026-28573 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (4th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2026-28573?: CVE-2026-28573 primarily affects Google Android. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2026-28573?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2026-28573 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2026-28573 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-37857.
When was CVE-2026-28573 published?: CVE-2026-28573 was published on 2026-06-18 and last updated on 2026-06-22.

References

https://source.android.com/docs/security/bulletin/wear/2026/2026-06-01

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:o:google:android:14.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:google:android:16.0:-:*:*:*:*:*:*

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