CVE-2026-0072 — HIGH (7.8) — White Hats Nepal

Vulnerability 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 Score

7.8

HIGH

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector

LOCAL

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

LOW

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Google	Android Xr	14

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-285

References

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

FAQ

What is CVE-2026-0072?

CVE-2026-0072 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). 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 executio...

How severe is CVE-2026-0072?

CVE-2026-0072 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2026-0072?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Google Android Xr.