CVE-2026-50292 libinput<1.30.4/1.31.3 phys output injection -> root exec
CVE-2026-50292 Published on June 4, 2026
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
Vulnerability Analysis
CVE-2026-50292 is exploitable with local system access, and does not require authorization privileges or user interaction. This vulnerability is consided to have a high level of attack complexity. Public availability of a proof of concept (POC) exploit exists for CVE-2026-50292. The potential impact of an exploit of this vulnerability is considered to be very high.
Weakness Type
What is a CRLF Injection Vulnerability?
The software uses CRLF (carriage return line feeds) as a special element, e.g. to separate lines or records, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes CRLF sequences from inputs.
CVE-2026-50292 has been classified to as a CRLF Injection vulnerability or weakness.
Products Associated with CVE-2026-50292
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Affected Versions
freedesktop libinput:- Before 1.30.4 is affected.
- Version 1.31.0 and below 1.31.3 is affected.