# CVE-2026-58873: Android XR Framework permission bypass in WindowManagerService

Source: https://junglewise.ai/threats/cve-2026-58873-in-adddragdroplistener-of-windowmanagerservice-java-there-is-a  
Publisher: Junglewise Threat Intelligence, https://junglewise.ai/threats  
Published: 2026-11-02. Updated: 2026-11-02  
License: CC BY 4.0 with a link back

CVE-2026-58873 · Severity: info · Published 2026-11-02

Android XR's WindowManagerService contains a missing permission check in the addDragDropListener function that allows local attackers to bypass security restrictions and escalate privileges. An attacker with local access to an XR device could gain elevated capabilities without any additional interaction or privileges required, potentially leading to unauthorized control of system functions.

Technologies: [Google Android XR](https://junglewise.ai/threats/technologies/android-xr). Vendors: [Google](https://junglewise.ai/threats/vendors/google).

## Quick answers

**Is CVE-2026-58873 exploited in the wild?** No. Junglewise Threat Intelligence has no report of CVE-2026-58873 being exploited in the wild.

**How severe is CVE-2026-58873?** Informational severity, published 2 November 2026.

**Which products and versions are affected?** Google Android XR before 14.

**Is there a fix for CVE-2026-58873?** Yes: fixed in Android XR 14 (security patch level 2026-11-01 or later). Junglewise finds every place you run it, drafts the upgrade and applies it once you approve.

**How is CVE-2026-58873 attacked?** It is attacked with local access, in an operating system.

**Am I affected by CVE-2026-58873?** Check whether you run Google Android XR at an affected version. Junglewise does that check for you around the clock: connect your code, cloud and domains, and it matches new vulnerabilities like this one against what you actually run and tells you when one reaches you.

## How to fix

- Fixed in Android XR 14 (security patch level 2026-11-01 or later)

## Technical details

The vulnerability is a missing permission check in WindowManagerService.java's addDragDropListener method, allowing privilege escalation (EoP) via a permission bypass. The attack vector is local with no additional execution privileges or user interaction required. A fix is available in Android XR 14 and later versions as indicated by the November 2026 security patch level 2026-11-01 or later.

## Affected products

- Google Android XR before 14

## Timeline

- 2026-11-02: disclosed
- 2026-11-01: patched

## References

- [https://source.android.com/docs/security/bulletin/xr/2026/2026-11-01](https://source.android.com/docs/security/bulletin/xr/2026/2026-11-01)

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