VDB-367712 · CVE-2026-0072 · GCVE-0-2026-0072

Google Android XR 14 addInputMethodListener improper authorization

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in Google Android XR 14. This issue affects the function addInputMethodListener of the component com.android.server.inputmethod.InputMethodManagerService. Such manipulation leads to improper authorization. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2026-0072. Local access is required to approach this attack. No exploit exists.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Google Android XR 14. It has been rated as critical. Affected by this issue is the function addInputMethodListener of the component com.android.server.inputmethod.InputMethodManagerService. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a improper authorization vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-285. The product does not perform or incorrectly performs an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action. Impacted is confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

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.

The advisory is shared for download at source.android.com. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2026-0072 since 10/15/2025. The exploitation is known to be easy. The attack needs to be approached locally. There are known technical details, but no exploit is available. The current price for an exploit might be approx. USD $25k-$100k (estimation calculated on 06/07/2026). The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1548.002.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

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Productinfo

Type

Smartphone Operating System

Vendor

Google

Name

Android XR

Version

License

free

Website

Vendor: https://www.google.com/

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CVSSv3info

VulDB Meta Base Score: 7.8
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 7.8

VulDB Base Score: 7.8
VulDB Temp Score: 7.8
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NVD Base Score: 7.8
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Improper authorization
CWE: CWE-285 / CWE-266
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined

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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: no mitigation known
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Timelineinfo

10/15/2025 CVE reserved
06/01/2026 +229 days Advisory disclosed
06/01/2026 +0 days VulDB entry created
06/07/2026 +6 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: google.com

Advisory: source.android.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2026-0072 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-0072
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-367712
scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20150917

Entryinfo

Created: 06/01/2026 21:17
Updated: 06/07/2026 16:03
Changes: 06/01/2026 21:17 (68), 06/07/2026 16:03 (9)
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