HOMEVULNERABILITIESCVE-2026-50292
CRITICAL

CVE-2026-50292

CWE-93Published: June 4, 2026· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8
CVSS v3.1

Official 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

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

This critical vulnerability in libinput allows an attacker to inject udev properties, potentially leading to arbitrary root code execution. The flaw stems from libinput-device-group unescaping phys output. With a CVSS score of 9.8, this vulnerability poses a severe risk to system integrity.

No public exploit is known for this vulnerability. It is remotely exploitable with no user interaction, making it a high-impact target if an exploit is developed.

Recommended Action

Users should update libinput to version 1.30.4 or later, or to 1.31.3 or later for the 1.31.x branch. Regular system updates are essential to mitigate such critical flaws.

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Technical Analysis

CVE-2026-50292 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.

A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 9.8.

CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown

Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.None
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected Vendors & Products

freedesktop1 product(s)
libinput
Source: NVD CPE · 1 total CPE entries

Exploit & PoC Resources

NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official Patches & Advisories

All References (4)

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2026-50292
CVSS Score9.8 / 10
SeverityCRITICAL
WeaknessCWE-93
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedJun 4, 2026

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Recommended Actions

  • Apply vendor patches immediately
  • Monitor CVE-2026-50292 in threat intel feeds
  • Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWatch. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.