CVE-2026-0072

In addInputMethodListener of com.android.server.inputmethod.InputMethodManagerService, there is a missing permission check. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.

CVSS v3 7.8 HIGH

7.8^/10

CVSS v3 : HIGH

Vector :

Exploitability : 1.8 / Impact : 5.9

Attack Vector LOCAL

Attack Complexity LOW

Privileges Required LOW

User Interaction NONE

Confidentiality Impact HIGH

Integrity Impact HIGH

Availability Impact HIGH

Scope UNCHANGED

References

Link	Resource
https://source.android.com/docs/security/bulletin/xr/2026/2026-06-01	Vendor Advisory

Configurations

Configuration 1 (hide)

cpe:2.3:o:google:android_xr:14:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

History

No history.

Information

Published : 2026-06-01 19:16

Updated : 2026-07-22 07:10

NVD link : CVE-2026-0072

Mitre link : CVE-2026-0072

CVE.ORG link : CVE-2026-0072

JSON object : View

Products Affected

google

android_xr

CWE

CWE-285

Improper Authorization

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