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CVE-2026-28642

HIGH · CVSS 7.8 EPSS 0.08% Public Exploit

Source: NVD + CISA KEV + EPSS · Published 2026-09-08 · Last synced 2026-09-17

CyberRota Analysis

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A logic error in the executeRequest method of ActivityStarter.java in Java could allow an attacker to launch background activities, potentially leading to local privilege escalation without requiring additional execution privileges or user interaction. Organizations using affected Java versions should prioritize this vulnerability to mitigate the risk of unauthorized access or control over their systems.

Public Exploit Signal

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

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CVE
CVE-2026-28642
Severity
HIGH
CVSS
7.8
EPSS
0.08%
Java

Original NVD Description

In executeRequest of ActivityStarter.java, there is a possible background activity launch 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.

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