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Plain-English summary
CVE-2026-27615 affects ADB-Explorer on Windows before Beta 0.9.26022. A malicious settings file can make the app run an ADB binary from a remote network share. If a user is tricked into launching the app with that settings file, attacker-controlled code can run with that user’s privileges.
Executive priority
Prioritize remediation where developers, mobile testers, or support staff use ADB-Explorer. The issue requires user interaction but can result in full user-level code execution. Upgrade and reduce trust in externally supplied shortcuts or archives.
Technical view
ADB-Explorer allowed the ManualAdbPath setting to reference a UNC path. Because the app executes the configured ADB binary, an attacker-controlled App.txt can redirect execution to a remote network resource. The advisory maps this to CWE-40 and CWE-829. The issue is fixed in Beta 0.9.26022.
Likely exposure
Exposure is limited to organizations or users running ADB-Explorer versions before Beta 0.9.26022 on Windows, especially where users download archives, shortcuts, or project bundles from untrusted sources.
Exploitation context
The source describes user-assisted exploitation: a victim must run a shortcut or app instance pointing to a crafted settings file. The CVE record lists KEV as false, and the provided sources do not state active exploitation.
Researcher notes
CVSS is 8.8 under CVSS 4.0 with local attack vector and passive user interaction. The exploit condition depends on controlling the app settings file path and ManualAdbPath value. Public sources identify the fix version but provide no evidence of exploitation in the wild.
Mitigation direction
- Upgrade ADB-Explorer to Beta 0.9.26022 or later.
- Review vendor advisory for any additional guidance.
- Do not open ADB-Explorer shortcuts or archives from untrusted sources.
- Restrict execution from untrusted network shares where feasible.
- Educate affected users about settings-file and shortcut lures.
Validation and detection
- Inventory installed ADB-Explorer versions on Windows endpoints.
- Confirm all installations are Beta 0.9.26022 or later.
- Check ADB-Explorer settings for ManualAdbPath values using UNC paths.
- Review downloaded archives or shortcuts that launch ADB-Explorer with alternate settings.
- Monitor endpoint telemetry for ADB-Explorer launching binaries from network paths.
Public sources used
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- High
- CVSS
- 8.8 (4.0)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:P/PR:N/UI:P/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:H/SI:H/SA:H
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CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:P/PR:N/UI:P/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:H/SI:H/SA:H——Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 4.0 score
8.8HighVector: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:P/PR:N/UI:P/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:H/SI:H/SA:H
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://github.com/Alex4SSB/ADB-Explorer/security/advisories/GHSA-3f27-jp2g-hwhrCVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
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CWE details
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Path Traversal: '\\UNC\share\name\' (Windows UNC Share)
Path Traversal: '\\UNC\share\name\' (Windows UNC Share) represents a recurring weakness pattern that can create exploitable paths when design, validation, or implementation controls are missing.
Inclusion of Functionality from Untrusted Control Sphere
Inclusion of Functionality from Untrusted Control Sphere represents a recurring weakness pattern that can create exploitable paths when design, validation, or implementation controls are missing.