CVE-2020-7636

adb-driver through 0.1.8 is vulnerable to Command Injection.It allows execution of arbitrary commands via the command function

published April 6, 2020

CVSS
—
EPSS
4%
Percentile
91.2
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ A sneaky command injection lurks in adb-driver up to version 0.1.8! This vulnerability allows attackers to execute arbitrary commands—think of it as giving a stranger the keys to your operational control room. 🔑 Imagine you’re at a restaurant, and the waiter brings out the special of the day without confirming your order. That's what happens here: an attacker can insert unexpected commands, just like an unauthorized dish getting thrown into your meal! If exploited, an attacker could run arbitrary commands on your system, leading to potential data loss or unauthorized access—like leaving the front door wide open for anyone to stroll right in. It’s a situation you definitely want to avoid!

Put simply

Imagine you’re at a restaurant, and the waiter brings out the special of the day without confirming your order. That's what happens here: an attacker can insert unexpected commands, just like an unauthorized dish getting thrown into your meal! This command injection vulnerability in adb-driver allows attackers to execute any command through the vulnerable command function, potentially compromising the system's integrity.

What to do

If exploited, an attacker could run arbitrary commands on your system, leading to potential data loss or unauthorized access—like leaving the front door wide open for anyone to stroll right in. It’s a situation you definitely want to avoid! To safeguard against this vulnerability, upgrade adb-driver to the latest version immediately. If you're not sure what version you're running, do an audit to ensure you're protected from this sneaky flaw. 💡 You've got this! Stay sharp and patch up your systems to keep those intruders out! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.04358 · 91.2th percentile
Published
2020-04-06T12:32Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 06 APR 12:32Z
    adb-driver through 0.1.8 is vulnerable to Command Injection.It allows execution of arbitrary commands via the command function
    cvelistv5