PatchTheCVECVE-2020-7636: adb-driver through 0.1.8 is vulnerable to Command Injection.It allows execution of arbitrary commands via the
CVE-2020-7636 is a critical-severity flaw (CVSS 9.8) affecting adb-driver. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
adb-driver through 0.1.8 is vulnerable to Command Injection.It allows execution of arbitrary commands via the command function.
Why this priority
- Critical severity
- EPSS top 9%: very likely to be exploited
- Public exploit reference
- Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 9.8 (Critical) |
| Attack vector | Network (remote) |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | None |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | 4.4% (top 9%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-78 |
| Published | 2020-04-06 |
| Last modified | 2026-06-17 |
Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.
Quick answers
How do I fix CVE-2020-7636?
adb-driver: upgrade to newer than 0.1.8. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2020-7636 being exploited?
CVE-2020-7636 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.
What does CVE-2020-7636 affect?
CVE-2020-7636 affects adb-driver. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.8). adb-driver through 0.1.8 is vulnerable to Command Injection.It allows execution of arbitrary commands via the command function.
How urgent is CVE-2020-7636?
Priority 67/100. Critical severity; EPSS top 9%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action