CVE-2026-0073
ADB Wireless Authentication Bypass in Android
Publication date: 2026-05-04
Last updated on: 2026-05-05
Assigner: Android (associated with Google Inc. or Open Handset Alliance)
Description
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Meta Information
Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| android | 14.0 | |
| android | 15.0 | |
| android | 16.0 | |
| android | 16.0 | |
| android | 16.0 | |
| android | 16.0 |
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Exploitability
| CWE ID | Description |
|---|---|
| CWE-303 | The requirements for the product dictate the use of an established authentication algorithm, but the implementation of the algorithm is incorrect. |
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AI Powered Q&A
Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
This vulnerability exists in the adbd_tls_verify_cert function of auth.cpp, where a logic error allows bypassing wireless ADB mutual authentication.
As a result, an attacker who is nearby (proximal or adjacent) can execute code remotely as the shell user without needing any additional privileges or user interaction.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
The vulnerability can lead to remote code execution with high impact, allowing an attacker to run arbitrary code as the shell user.
This can compromise the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system without requiring any user interaction.
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
To mitigate this vulnerability, users should update their Android devices to the latest security patch level, specifically the 2026-05-01 security patch or later.
This patch addresses the critical security issue in the Android System component that could allow remote code execution as the shell user.
Applying the update ensures that the vulnerability is fixed and reduces the risk of exploitation.