CVE-2026-0072: CWE-285 - Improper Authorization in Google Android XR
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.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability arises from a missing permission check in the addInputMethodListener method within com.android.server.inputmethod.InputMethodManagerService on Android XR 14. This improper authorization (CWE-285) allows a local attacker to escalate privileges without needing prior execution privileges or user interaction. The vulnerability is rated critical with a CVSS 4.0 score of 10, indicating high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No patch or official remediation level has been published by Google as of the data available.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation results in local privilege escalation on affected Android XR 14 devices, potentially allowing an attacker to gain elevated privileges without requiring user interaction or additional execution rights. This could compromise device security and control.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Since no official fix or temporary mitigation is currently available, users and administrators should monitor Google's advisories for updates. Until a patch is released, limiting local access to trusted users may reduce risk.
CVE-2026-0072: CWE-285 - Improper Authorization in Google Android XR
Description
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 v4.0
Score 10.0critical
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability arises from a missing permission check in the addInputMethodListener method within com.android.server.inputmethod.InputMethodManagerService on Android XR 14. This improper authorization (CWE-285) allows a local attacker to escalate privileges without needing prior execution privileges or user interaction. The vulnerability is rated critical with a CVSS 4.0 score of 10, indicating high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No patch or official remediation level has been published by Google as of the data available.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation results in local privilege escalation on affected Android XR 14 devices, potentially allowing an attacker to gain elevated privileges without requiring user interaction or additional execution rights. This could compromise device security and control.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Since no official fix or temporary mitigation is currently available, users and administrators should monitor Google's advisories for updates. Until a patch is released, limiting local access to trusted users may reduce risk.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- google_android
- Date Reserved
- 2025-10-15T15:40:56.908Z
- Cvss Version
- 4.0
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a1de300e29bf47b503a4db9
Added to database: 6/1/2026, 7:52:32 PM
Last enriched: 6/1/2026, 7:52:59 PM
Last updated: 6/2/2026, 6:24:28 AM
Views: 7
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