What is CVE-2025-20701?

CVE-2025-20701 is a high-severity vulnerability in Airoha Technology Corp. Ab156x, Ab157x, Ab158x, Ab159x Series, classified under Incorrect Authorization. CVSS score: 8.8/10. Published 2025-08-04.

How severe is CVE-2025-20701?

High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 8.8 out of 10.

Is CVE-2025-20701 known to be exploited?

1 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.

Auth bypass in Airoha Technology Corp. Ab156x, Ab157x, Ab158x, Ab159x Series

CVE-2025-20701

In the Airoha Bluetooth audio SDK, there is a possible way to pair Bluetooth audio device without user consent. This could lead to remote escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.

Vulnerability class: Broken Access Control

EPSS: 0.060 (92.6th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 8.8 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.

Affected products

Airoha Technology Corp. Ab156x, Ab157x, Ab158x, Ab159x Series — versions Airoha IoT SDK for BT audio v5.5.0 and earlier, Airoha AB1561x/AB1562x/AB1563x SDK v3.3.1 and earlier

Weakness classification (CWE)

CWE-863 — Incorrect Authorization

Public proof-of-concept exploits

x0jac0b0x/skullcandy-dime3-cve-2025-20701

References

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2025-20701?: CVE-2025-20701 is a high-severity vulnerability in Airoha Technology Corp. Ab156x, Ab157x, Ab158x, Ab159x Series, classified under Incorrect Authorization. CVSS score: 8.8/10. Published 2025-08-04.
How severe is CVE-2025-20701?: High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 8.8 out of 10.
Is CVE-2025-20701 known to be exploited?: 1 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.