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CVE-2026-0073: Remote code execution in Google Android

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VulnerabilityCVE-2026-0073cvecve-2026-0073
Published: Mon May 04 2026 (05/04/2026, 18:00:10 UTC)
Source: CVE Database V5
Vendor/Project: Google
Product: Android

Description

CVE-2026-0073 is a high-severity vulnerability in Google Android affecting versions 14 through 16-qpr2. It involves a logic error in the adbd_tls_verify_cert function within auth.cpp that allows bypassing wireless ADB mutual authentication. This flaw enables remote code execution by an adjacent attacker as the shell user without requiring additional privileges or user interaction.

CVSS v3.1

Score 8.8high

Attack Vector
Adjacent Network
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
None
User Interaction
None
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
High
Integrity
High
Availability
High
CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected software

Affected versions
=16=15=14

AI-Powered Analysis

Machine-generated threat intelligence

AILast updated: 05/12/2026, 06:30:16 UTC

Technical Analysis

This vulnerability arises from a logic error in the adbd_tls_verify_cert function of Android's auth.cpp, which handles wireless ADB mutual authentication. Due to this error, an attacker in proximity can bypass the authentication mechanism and execute code remotely with shell user privileges. The vulnerability affects multiple recent Android versions (14 through 16-qpr2) and does not require user interaction, increasing its risk. The CVSS score is 8.8, reflecting high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

Potential Impact

Successful exploitation allows an attacker within wireless range to execute arbitrary code remotely as the shell user on the affected Android device. This can lead to full compromise of the device's security, including unauthorized access and control. No additional privileges or user interaction are needed, making the vulnerability particularly serious.

Mitigation Recommendations

Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. No official fix or temporary workaround information is currently available. Users and administrators should monitor Google's security advisories for updates and apply patches promptly once released.

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Technical Details

Data Version
5.2
Assigner Short Name
google_android
Date Reserved
2025-10-15T15:40:58.386Z
Cvss Version
null
State
PUBLISHED
Remediation Level
null

Threat ID: 69f8e3e0cbff5d86103e4650

Added to database: 5/4/2026, 6:22:24 PM

Last enriched: 5/12/2026, 6:30:16 AM

Last updated: 6/18/2026, 11:19:40 PM

Views: 225

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