Logic Error in Wireless ADB Authentication in Android Products
CVE-2026-0073

8.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Google
Status
Android
Vendor
CVE Published:
4 May 2026

What is CVE-2026-0073?

A significant logic error in the adbd_tls_verify_cert function of auth.cpp in various Android versions permits a bypass of the wireless ADB mutual authentication process. This flaw can lead to unauthorized remote code execution by exploiting the vulnerability as the shell user without requiring any additional privileges. Exploitation does not necessitate user interaction, making this vulnerability particularly concerning for devices that rely on ADB for wireless communication.

Affected Version(s)

Android 16-qpr2

Android 16

Android 15

References

https://source.android.com/docs/security/bulletin/2026/20...
vendor-advisory

CVSS V3.1

Score:
8.8
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Adjacent Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

Ovi (@0x0v1 + Barghest.asia)
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