CVE-2026-79707
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Path Traversal in Google Cloud ADK Python

Publication date: 2026-09-04

Last updated on: 2026-09-04

Assigner: GoogleCloud

Description
A Path Traversal vulnerability in the builder endpoint in Google Cloud Agent Development Kit (ADK) versions 1.9.0 through 1.21.0 on Python allows an unauthenticated remote attacker to read arbitrary files using a crafted file_path query parameter.

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Published
2026-09-04
Last Modified
2026-09-04
Generated
2026-09-04
AI Q&A
2026-09-04
EPSS Evaluated
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NVD
CVE-2026-79707
EUVD
EUVD-2026-70994

Affected Vendors & Products

Showing 2 associated CPEs
Vendor Product Version / Range
google cloud_agent_development_kit From 1.9.0 (inc) to 1.21.0 (inc)
google cloud_agent_development_kit From 1.26.0 (inc) to 1.29.0 (inc)

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CWE ID Description
CWE-22 The product uses external input to construct a pathname that is intended to identify a file or directory that is located underneath a restricted parent directory, but the product does not properly neutralize special elements within the pathname that can cause the pathname to resolve to a location that is outside of the restricted directory.

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Executive Summary

This is a Path Traversal vulnerability in Google Cloud Agent Development Kit (ADK) versions 1.9.0 through 1.21.0 on Python. It allows an unauthenticated remote attacker to read arbitrary files by exploiting a crafted file_path query parameter in the builder endpoint.

Detection Guidance

This vulnerability can be detected by checking if your Google Cloud ADK Python versions are between 1.9.0 and 1.21.0. Use commands like 'pip show google-cloud-agent-development-kit' or inspect version files in your project to verify the installed version.

Impact Analysis

An attacker could access sensitive files on the server, including configuration files, credentials, or other confidential data. This could lead to further attacks like privilege escalation or data breaches.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability could result in unauthorized data access, violating GDPR's data protection principles and HIPAA's security requirements for protected health information. Non-compliance may lead to legal penalties and reputational damage.

Mitigation Strategies

Immediately upgrade to a version of Google Cloud ADK Python outside the vulnerable range (1.9.0 to 1.21.0). Check the changelog for the latest secure versions and apply updates via package managers like pip.

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