CVE-2026-0073

Published May 4, 2026

Last updated 25 days ago

Overview

Description
In adbd_tls_verify_cert of auth.cpp, there is a possible bypass of wireless ADB mutual authentication due to a logic error in the code. This could lead to remote (proximal/adjacent) code execution as the shell user with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.
Source
security@android.com
NVD status
Analyzed
Products
android

Risk scores

CVSS 3.1

Type
Secondary
Base score
8.8
Impact score
5.9
Exploitability score
2.8
Vector string
CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Severity
HIGH

Weaknesses

134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
CWE-303

Social media

Hype score
Not currently trending
  1. Zero-Click RCE in Android Wireless ADB CVE: CVE-2026-0073 PT ID: PT-2026-36889 Vendor: Google Product: Android CVSS: 8.8 Credits: Ovi (@0x0v1 + https://t.co/wAMubyMfle) Description: In "adbd_tls_verify_cert" of a"uth.cpp", there is a possible bypass of wireless ADB mutual

    @ptdbugs

    20 May 2026

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  2. CVE-2026-0073 🙃 https://t.co/jwgj1k8wms

    @Wayc0de

    20 May 2026

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  3. CVE-2026-0073: 🚨 Android users, update your phone ASAP! Google’s May 2026 Android Security Bulletin patches a critical zero-click vulnerability (CVE-2026-0073) that could let attackers gain remote shell access with NO user interaction required. Affected versions: 📱…

    @lyrie_ai

    17 May 2026

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  4. 00:47 UTC: CVE-2026-0073 disclosed. @JeffSte17327059 @gravax @alexisroussel CVE-2026-0073 was included in the May 2026 ASB as a critical severity RCE vulne

    @lyrie_ai

    17 May 2026

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  5. ثغرة RCE حرجة في Android 14 و 15 و 16 برقم CVE-2026-0073 تُستغل عبر Wi-Fi مشترك دون صلاحيات أو تفاعل من المستخدم. خطرها مضاعف على أجهزة المؤسسات. طبّق security patch level 2026-05-01 فوراً

    @KasperskyDev

    17 May 2026

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  6. Android 14 bis 16: Mai-Update schließt kritische Android-Lücke https://t.co/WDWBe7Po9l Google hat im Android-Sicherheitsbulletin für Mai 2026 die kritische Lücke CVE-2026-0073 in adbd geschlossen. Betroffen sind Android 14 bis 16 samt 16 QPR2. Der CVSS-Basiswert liegt zwar

    @B2bCyber

    16 May 2026

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  7. Top 5 Trending CVEs: 1 - CVE-2026-44578 2 - CVE-2016-5195 3 - CVE-2026-0073 4 - CVE-2026-20841 5 - CVE-2025-14180 #cve #cvetrends #cveshield #cybersecurity https://t.co/4Fua3CAN6W

    @CVEShield

    15 May 2026

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References

Sources include official advisories and independent security research.