CVE-2026-50292
CVE-2026-50292 is a high-severity vulnerability in Freedesktop Libinput with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.4. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-93.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.4)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (43rd percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2026-34302
- Weakness: CWE-93
- Affected product: Freedesktop Libinput
- Published:
- Last modified:
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
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2026-50292?
- 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
- How severe is CVE-2026-50292?
- CVE-2026-50292 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.4, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2026-50292 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (43rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2026-50292?
- CVE-2026-50292 affects Freedesktop Libinput. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2026-50292?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- Does CVE-2026-50292 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2026-50292 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-34302.
- When was CVE-2026-50292 published?
- CVE-2026-50292 was published on 2026-06-04 and last updated on 2026-07-22.
References
- https://gitlab.freedesktop.org/libinput/libinput/-/commit/76f0d8a7f57e2868882864b4611281f12f704b55
- https://gitlab.freedesktop.org/libinput/libinput/-/work_items/1296
- https://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2026/06/04/5
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:freedesktop:libinput:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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