Physical code execution via recovery ADB root
Published Jul 8, 2026 · Updated Jul 8, 2026
Arbitrary code execution in Code27 Companion Hub SQ3A.220705.003.A1 allows physically proximate attackers to gain a root ADB shell via USB. The recovery image runs adbd from a shipping userdebug build and accepts adb root without authorization, exposing a uid-0 shell in the recovery ramdisk. Physical access and a recovery-mode boot are required; the shell does not directly expose the live Android runtime or decrypted user data.
Summary
What happened
Arbitrary code execution in Code27 Companion Hub SQ3A.220705.003.A1 allows physically proximate attackers to gain a root ADB shell via USB. The recovery image runs adbd from a shipping userdebug build and accepts adb root without authorization, exposing a uid-0 shell in the recovery ramdisk. Physical access and a recovery-mode boot are required; the shell does not directly expose the live Android runtime or decrypted user data.
The record
- CVE
- CVE-2026-36027
- Published
- Jul 8, 2026
- Updated
- Jul 8, 2026
- Vendor
- Unknown vendor
- Product
- Unknown product
- Classifications
- CWE-1313, T1059.004
- Attack vector
- physical
- Privileges
- unauthenticated
Timeline
How it unfolded
- Jul 8, 2026CVE publishedPublication date reported by the CVE source.
- Jul 8, 2026Record updatedLatest update available in the CVE record.
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Public exploit references
- Code 27 3D Companion Hub recovery ADB proof of conceptproof of concept · demonstrated
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