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CVE-2026-28640

HIGH · CVSS 7.8 EPSS 0.12% Public Exploit

Source: NVD + CISA KEV + EPSS · Published 2026-10-05 · Last synced 2026-10-06

CyberRota Analysis

AI-Generated

A vulnerability in the input validation of the CredentialStorageActivity.java file in Java allows for a potential permission bypass, enabling local escalation of privileges without requiring additional execution rights or user interaction. This issue poses a significant risk to applications utilizing this component, particularly those handling sensitive credential storage. Developers and security teams should prioritize addressing this vulnerability to mitigate the risk of unauthorized access and privilege escalation in their Java applications.

Public Exploit Signal

A public exploit, PoC, GitHub repository or Metasploit reference was detected for this CVE.

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CVE
CVE-2026-28640
Severity
HIGH
CVSS
7.8
EPSS
0.12%
Java

Original NVD Description

In checkCallerIsCertInstallerOrSelfInProfile of CredentialStorageActivity.java, there is a possible permission bypass due to improper input validation. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.