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Critical· 10

CVE-2026-79696

A code injection flaw exists in Google Cloud Agent Development Kit (ADK) for Python versions 2.0.0 through 2.6.0 when pytest is installed. The vulnerability allows an unauthenticated attacker to run arbitrary code by replaying a crafted test session. It affects Python OSS, Cloud Run, and GKE environments that use ADK.

publishedSep 9, 2026
last modifiedSep 9, 2026
sourcesNVD
severity · cvss
10
critical · how bad it is
exploitation · epss
<1%
37th percentile · chance of exploitation in 30 days
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counting…on Oct 24, 2026

No official fix yet. If none appears within 45 days of first tracking, this entry is removed automatically.

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Who is affected

Google Cloud Agent Development Kit (ADK) for Python 2.0.0‑2.6.0 on Python OSS, Cloud Run, and GKE environments where pytest is installed.

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Real-world impact

An attacker could execute any code on the affected system, potentially taking full control, exfiltrating data, or disrupting services.

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Why this severity

The CVSS score of 10 reflects the vulnerability’s ability to compromise confidentiality, integrity, and availability with no authentication or user interaction required, making it a critical risk.

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What to do about it

no official fix yet

No official fix or mitigation is documented in the sources yet. Monitor the vendor advisory and apply the patch as soon as it is released.

No fix documented in sources

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Timeline

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How it’s attacked

Attack vectorNetwork (remote)
Attack complexityLow
Attack requirementsNone
Privileges requiredNone
User interactionNone needed
Confidentiality impactHigh
Integrity impactHigh
Availability impactHigh
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References & advisories

(ai-assisted) A model wrote this summary from the official data, so double-check it against the source before you act on it. Read the official advisory →