Overview
The vulnerability we are examining today, known as CVE-2025-59834, has major implications for security professionals and Android device users alike. This flaw is located within the ADB MCP Server, a critical component in interacting with Android devices through the Android Debug Bridge (ADB). ADB is a versatile tool that allows users to manage the state of an Android device, making this vulnerability particularly serious.
The vulnerability in question could enable an attacker to execute arbitrary commands on a vulnerable system if exploited successfully. This presents a significant risk to data integrity and confidentiality, as well as system availability-three key pillars of information security. Given the widespread use of Android devices, this vulnerability warrants serious attention and immediate action.
Vulnerability Summary
CVE ID: CVE-2025-59834
Severity: Critical (9.8/10)
Attack Vector: Network
Privileges Required: None
User Interaction: None
Impact: Command execution, potential system compromise, and data leakage
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Product | Affected Versions
ADB MCP Server | 0.1.0 and prior
How the Exploit Works
The exploit takes advantage of a command injection vulnerability in the MCP Server tool definition and implementation. Essentially, an attacker can inject malicious commands into the MCP Server that the system will then execute. This is possible because the server does not properly sanitize inputs, allowing an attacker to include special characters or commands that the system will interpret as legitimate commands.
Conceptual Example Code
Here is a conceptual example of how an attacker might exploit this vulnerability. This example uses a shell command that an attacker could use to inject a malicious payload into the MCP Server:
adb mcp upload --target="; rm -rf /" # An example of a destructive command that deletes all filesIn this example, the semicolon allows the attacker to execute a second command after the initial `adb mcp upload` command. The second command (`rm -rf /`) is a destructive command that deletes all files on the system-clearly, this could have devastating effects on an unpatched system.
Mitigation
The vulnerability has been patched by the vendor in commit 041729c. It is strongly recommended that all users update their ADB MCP Server to the latest version that incorporates this patch. In the meantime, using a Web Application Firewall (WAF) or an Intrusion Detection System (IDS) can serve as a temporary mitigation measure. These systems can help detect and block attempts to exploit this vulnerability until the patch can be applied.
