CVE-2026-0072
Android InputMethodManagerService Privilege Escalation
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.
INFO
Published Date :
June 1, 2026, 7:16 p.m.
Last Modified :
June 3, 2026, 8:16 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | [email protected] | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | CRITICAL | baff130e-b8d5-4e15-b3d3-c3cf5d5545c6 | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | CRITICAL | [email protected] |
Solution
- Add permission checks to addMethodListener.
- Review other InputMethodManagerService methods for similar issues.
- Apply security patches from vendor.
- Harden system service access controls.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2026-0072.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://source.android.com/docs/security/bulletin/xr/2026/2026-06-01 | Vendor Advisory |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
While CVE identifies
specific instances of vulnerabilities, CWE categorizes the common flaws or
weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2026-0072 is
associated with the following CWEs:
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification
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stores attack patterns, which are descriptions of the common attributes and
approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2026-0072
weaknesses.
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Initial Analysis by [email protected]
Jun. 03, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CVSS V3.1 AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H Added CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:o:google:android_xr:14:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Added Reference Type Android (associated with Google Inc. or Open Handset Alliance): https://source.android.com/docs/security/bulletin/xr/2026/2026-06-01 Types: Vendor Advisory -
New CVE Received by [email protected]
Jun. 01, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added 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. Added CVSS V4.0 AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:H/SI:H/SA:H/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X Added CWE CWE-285 Added Reference https://source.android.com/docs/security/bulletin/xr/2026/2026-06-01