Privilege escalation in Google Chrome_os
CVE-2025-1121
Privilege escalation in Installer and Recovery image handling in Google ChromeOS version 15786.48.2 on device allows an attacker with physical access to gain root code execution and potentially unenroll enterprise-managed devices via a sp…
Vulnerability class: Privilege Escalation
EPSS: 0.001 (3.6th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 6.8 (Medium). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:P/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
Affected products
- Google Chrome_os — versions 15786.48.0
- Google Chromeos — versions 15786.48.2
Weakness classification (CWE)
Public proof-of-concept exploits
References
- 7f6e188d-c52a-4a19-8674-3c3fa7d1fc7f (Issue Tracking, Vendor Advisory)
- 7f6e188d-c52a-4a19-8674-3c3fa7d1fc7f (Issue Tracking, Broken Link, Vendor Advisory)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2025-1121?
- CVE-2025-1121 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Google Chrome_os, classified under Improper Privilege Management. CVSS score: 6.8/10. Published 2025-03-07.
- How severe is CVE-2025-1121?
- Medium severity. CVSS v3 base score is 6.8 out of 10.
- Is CVE-2025-1121 known to be exploited?
- 1 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.