CVE-2026-79696: A Code Injection vulnerability in adk web in Google Cloud Agent Development Kit (ADK) for Python versions 2.0.
CVE-2026-79696 is a critical-severity flaw (CVSS 10.0) affecting affected software. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
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.
Why this priority
- Critical severity
- Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 10.0 (Critical) |
| Attack vector | Network (remote) |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | None |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | 0.7% (top 46%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-184 |
| Published | 2026-09-09 |
| Last modified | 2026-09-09 |
Last updated 2026-09-09 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
Exact fixes by distribution
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-2026-79696?
No fixed release is listed yet. Watch the vendor advisory and apply any mitigation shown on this page.
Is CVE-2026-79696 being exploited?
CVE-2026-79696 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-2026-79696 affect?
CVE-2026-79696 affects affected software. Severity is critical (CVSS 10.0). 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 attack
How urgent is CVE-2026-79696?
Priority 54/100. Critical severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action
Software pages
Python vulnerabilities · Google Cloud vulnerabilities