CVE-2026-50265

libinput: local privilege escalation via crafted uinput devices

Published Jun 5, 2026 CVSS 3.1 · 7.0 High EPSS n/a KEV · Not listed
Description
This CVE ID was assigned as a duplicate of CVE-2026-50292

Remediation

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History
Type Values Removed Values Added
Title Libinput: local privilege escalation via crafted uinput devices libinput: local privilege escalation via crafted uinput devices
References
Metrics ssvc

{'options': {'Automatable': 'no', 'Exploitation': 'none', 'Technical Impact': 'total'}, 'version': '2.0.3'}

Type Values Removed Values Added
Description A flaw was found in libinput. A local attacker with access to /dev/uinput can inject arbitrary udev properties through the libinput-device-group helper. This injection can lead to root code execution, for example, by exploiting REMOVE_CMD properties that are executed when a device is removed. This vulnerability allows an attacker to gain elevated privileges on the system. This CVE ID was assigned as a duplicate of CVE-2026-50292
CPEs cpe:/o:redhat:enterprise_linux:10
cpe:/o:redhat:enterprise_linux:7
cpe:/o:redhat:enterprise_linux:8
cpe:/o:redhat:enterprise_linux:9
Type Values Removed Values Added
Metrics ssvc

{'options': {'Automatable': 'no', 'Exploitation': 'none', 'Technical Impact': 'total'}, 'version': '2.0.3'}

Type Values Removed Values Added
Description A flaw was found in libinput. A local attacker with access to /dev/uinput can inject arbitrary udev properties through the libinput-device-group helper. This injection can lead to root code execution, for example, by exploiting REMOVE_CMD properties that are executed when a device is removed. This vulnerability allows an attacker to gain elevated privileges on the system.
Title Libinput: local privilege escalation via crafted uinput devices
First Time appeared Redhat
Redhat enterprise Linux
Weaknesses CWE-78
CPEs cpe:/o:redhat:enterprise_linux:10
cpe:/o:redhat:enterprise_linux:7
cpe:/o:redhat:enterprise_linux:8
cpe:/o:redhat:enterprise_linux:9
Vendors & Products Redhat
Redhat enterprise Linux
References
Metrics cvssV3_1

{'score': 7, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H'}

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Status
REJECTED
Assigner
redhat
Published
Updated
Jun 8, 2026, 2:02 PM
Reserved
Jun 4, 2026, 2:55 PM
Status
Rejected
Published
Jun 5, 2026, 11:16 AM
Modified
Jun 8, 2026, 3:16 PM
Severity
Important
Public date
Jun 5, 2026, 12:00 AM