CVE-2026-79696 Remote Code Execution in Google ADK for Python via Incomplete Standard Library Denylist
Unauthenticated attackers can execute arbitrary code via crafted test session replay in Google ADK for Python when pytest is installed.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2026-79696?
CVE-2026-79696 is a critical code injection vulnerability in Google Cloud Agent Development Kit (ADK) for Python, published on 9 Sep 2026. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
A Code Injection vulnerability in adk web in Google Cloud Agent Development Kit (ADK) for Python versions 2.0.0 through 2.6.0 on Python (OSS), Cloud Run, and GKE environments where pytest is installed allows an unauthenticated remote attacker to execute arbitrary code using a crafted test session replay.
Weakness: CWE-184
Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-79696?
How do I fix CVE-2026-79696?
No fix has been published for CVE-2026-79696 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and never evaluate templates, expressions or code built from user input. More about Code injection.
Is CVE-2026-79696 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-79696 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-q9cv-5mjc-7cjc.