CVE-2026-0072 Missing authorization in Android XR
A missing permission check in Android XR allows local attackers to escalate privileges without user interaction or additional execution rights.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2026-0072?
CVE-2026-0072 is a critical missing authorization vulnerability in Google Android XR, published on 1 Jun 2026. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official 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.
Weakness: CWE-285
Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-0072?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Google Android Xr.
How do I fix CVE-2026-0072?
No fix has been published for CVE-2026-0072 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and check permissions on every request on the server, not only in the interface. More about Missing authorization.
Is CVE-2026-0072 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-0072 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Google Android XR
Sources
Also known as GHSA-q4x3-4f53-mg6q.