Google Android up to 17 Input Monitor InputMonitor.java updateInputWindows privileges management

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Google Android 14/15/16/16-qpr2/17 and classified as problematic. Affected by this issue is the function updateInputWindows of the file InputMonitor.java of the component Input Monitor. Such manipulation leads to privileges management. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2026-58886. Local access is required to approach this attack. No exploit exists. Applying a patch is advised to resolve this issue.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has been found in Google Android 14/15/16/16-qpr2/17. Affected by this issue is the function updateInputWindows of the file InputMonitor.java of the component Input Monitor. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a privileges management vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-269. The product does not properly assign, modify, track, or check privileges for an actor, creating an unintended sphere of control for that actor. Impacted is integrity. CVE summarizes:

In updateInputWindows of InputMonitor.java, there is a possible tapjacking issue due to a logic error in the code. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is needed for exploitation.

The advisory is shared for download at source.android.com. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2026-58886 since 07/02/2026. The exploitation is known to be easy. The attack needs to be approached locally. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. There are known technical details, but no exploit is available. The current price for an exploit might be approx. USD $0-$5k (estimation calculated on 11/02/2026). The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1068.

Applying a patch is able to eliminate this problem.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 2.8
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 2.7

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Privileges management
CWE: CWE-269 / CWE-266
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: Partially

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Timelineinfo

07/02/2026 CVE reserved
11/02/2026 +123 days Advisory disclosed
11/02/2026 +0 days VulDB entry created
11/02/2026 +0 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: google.com

Advisory: source.android.com
Status: Confirmed

CNA: google_android
CVE: CVE-2026-58886 (🔒)

GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-58886
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-430112
scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20150917

Entryinfo

Created: 11/02/2026 21:43
Changes: 11/02/2026 21:43 (59)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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