CVE-2026-50292
libinput: Arbitrary Root Code Execution via Device Group udev Property Injection
Description
In libinput before 1.30.4 and 1.31.x before 1.31.3, libinput-device-group unescaped phys output can inject udev properties leading to arbitrary root code execution
INFO
Published Date :
June 4, 2026, 6:16 p.m.
Last Modified :
June 5, 2026, 9:06 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | 8254265b-2729-46b6-b9e3-3dfca2d5bfca | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | [email protected] | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | MITRE-CVE | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | CRITICAL | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update libinput to version 1.30.4 or later.
- Update libinput to version 1.31.3 or later.
- Apply available security patches for libinput.
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-2026-50292.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://gitlab.freedesktop.org/libinput/libinput/-/commit/76f0d8a7f57e2868882864b4611281f12f704b55 | Patch |
| https://gitlab.freedesktop.org/libinput/libinput/-/work_items/1296 | Vendor Advisory |
| https://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2026/06/04/5 | Mailing List Patch Third Party Advisory |
| https://gitlab.freedesktop.org/libinput/libinput/-/work_items/1296 | 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-2026-50292 is
associated with the following CWEs:
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)
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stores attack patterns, which are descriptions of the common attributes and
approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2026-50292
weaknesses.
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Vulnerability history details can be useful for understanding the evolution of a vulnerability, and for identifying the most recent changes that may impact the vulnerability's severity, exploitability, or other characteristics.
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Initial Analysis by [email protected]
Jun. 05, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H Added CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:a:freedesktop:libinput:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions up to (excluding) 1.30.4 *cpe:2.3:a:freedesktop:libinput:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions from (including) 1.31.0 up to (excluding) 1.31.3 Added Reference Type MITRE: https://gitlab.freedesktop.org/libinput/libinput/-/commit/76f0d8a7f57e2868882864b4611281f12f704b55 Types: Patch Added Reference Type CISA-ADP: https://gitlab.freedesktop.org/libinput/libinput/-/work_items/1296 Types: Vendor Advisory Added Reference Type MITRE: https://gitlab.freedesktop.org/libinput/libinput/-/work_items/1296 Types: Vendor Advisory Added Reference Type MITRE: https://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2026/06/04/5 Types: Mailing List, Patch, Third Party Advisory -
CVE Modified by 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
Jun. 04, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Reference https://gitlab.freedesktop.org/libinput/libinput/-/work_items/1296 -
New CVE Received by [email protected]
Jun. 04, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description In libinput before 1.30.4 and 1.31.x before 1.31.3, libinput-device-group unescaped phys output can inject udev properties leading to arbitrary root code execution Added CVSS V3.1 AV:L/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H Added CWE CWE-93 Added Reference https://gitlab.freedesktop.org/libinput/libinput/-/commit/76f0d8a7f57e2868882864b4611281f12f704b55 Added Reference https://gitlab.freedesktop.org/libinput/libinput/-/work_items/1296 Added Reference https://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2026/06/04/5