Auth bypass in Qualcomm, Inc. Snapdragon

CVE-2025-21479

Memory corruption due to unauthorized command execution in GPU micronode while executing specific sequence of commands.

Vulnerability class: Broken Access Control

EPSS: 0.002 (35.3th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 8.6 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H.

Affected products

Weakness classification (CWE)

CISA KEV (Known Exploited Vulnerabilities)

This CVE is on the CISA KEV catalog, added on . CISA KEV inclusion means CISA has confirmed in-the-wild exploitation; US federal agencies are required to remediate within a published due date.

BOD 22-01 due date: .

Required action: Apply mitigations per vendor instructions, follow applicable BOD 22-01 guidance for cloud services, or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.

Public proof-of-concept exploits

References

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2025-21479?
CVE-2025-21479 is a high-severity vulnerability in Qualcomm, Inc. Snapdragon, classified under Incorrect Authorization. CVSS score: 8.6/10. Published 2025-06-03.
How severe is CVE-2025-21479?
High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 8.6 out of 10.
Is CVE-2025-21479 known to be exploited?
Yes. CVE-2025-21479 is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog (added 2025-06-03), indicating it is being actively exploited. 16 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed.