Auth bypass in Google Android Xr
CVE-2026-58873
In addDragDropListener of WindowManagerService.java, there is a possible permission bypass due to 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.
Vulnerability class: Broken Access Control
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CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 8.4 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
EPSS exploit prediction
No EPSS score from FIRST.org yet. New CVEs usually get one within a few days; no score means no signal yet, not low risk. How EPSS works.
Affected products
- Google Android Xr — versions 14
Weakness classification (CWE)
References
- source.android.com/docs/security/bulletin/xr/2026/2026-11-01 (vendor-advisory)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2026-58873?
- CVE-2026-58873 is a high-severity vulnerability in Google Android Xr, classified under Missing Authorization. CVSS score: 8.4/10. Published 2026-11-02.
- How severe is CVE-2026-58873?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 8.4 out of 10.