CVE-2026-0073 Auth bypass in Android
A logic error in Android's wireless ADB authentication allows remote attackers to bypass mutual authentication and execute code as the shell user without user interaction.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2026-0073?
CVE-2026-0073 is a high-severity authentication bypass vulnerability in Google Android, published on 4 May 2026. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official 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.
Weakness: CWE-303
Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-0073?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Google Android.
How do I fix CVE-2026-0073?
Apply the vendor's patch.
Upgrade, and rotate credentials and sessions that may have been exposed. More about Authentication bypass.
Is CVE-2026-0073 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-0073 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Public exploit code: 16 proofs of concept on GitHub.
Other vulnerabilities in Google Android
Sources
Also known as A-469080888, ASB-A-469080888, GHSA-6hgp-j96h-rqw4.