CVE-2025-21450: qualcomm, inc. snapdragon Improper Authentication
CVSS: 9.1v3.1CriticalAnalyzed
Published 08-07-2025Last modified 08-07-2025
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2025-21450 is a critical (CVSS 9.1) Improper Authentication vulnerability in qualcomm, inc. snapdragon. EPSS estimates a 0.32% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 23% of scored vulnerabilities.
CVSS score
9.1/10
010
Critical · v3.1 (CVE.org)EPSS score
0.32%
0%100%
Low · +0.01 pp in 30 daysKEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits0No public exploits recorded
Timeline
- 08-07-2025PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 08-07-2025Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
Cryptographic issue occurs due to use of insecure connection method while downloading.
CVSS metrics
2 scores · 2 sources · 1 versionCritical 9.1Preferred score · CVE.org (CNA)
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:NSourcesAll 2 agree
- NVDNIST9.1CriticalCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N
EPSS trend
Probability
0.32%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
23%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
+0.01 pp
From 0.30% on 20-09-2026
20-09-202620-10-2026
EPSS score0.32%
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
0 foundNo public exploits indexed.
Weaknesses
CWE · root cause- CWE-287Improper AuthenticationWhen an actor claims to have a given identity, the product does not prove or insufficiently proves that the claim is correct.
- CWE-863Incorrect AuthorizationThe product performs an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action, but it does not correctly perform the check.
Affected systems
Qualcomm104 products
- ar8035_firmwarena
- fastconnect_6200_firmwarena
- fastconnect_6700_firmwarena
- fastconnect_6900_firmwarena
- fastconnect_7800_firmwarena
Qualcomm, inc.1 product
- snapdragonAR8035 | FastConnect 6200 | FastConnect 6700 | FastConnect 6900 | FastConnect 7800 | QCA6174A | QCA6391 | QCA6574A | QCA6574AU | QCA6584AU | QCA6595AU | QCA6678AQ | QCA6688AQ | QCA6696 | QCA6698AQ | QCA6698AU | QCA6797AQ | QCA8081 | QCA8337 | QCC710 | QCM4490 | QCM5430 | QCM6490 | QCM8550 | QCN6024 | QCN6224 | QCN6274 | QCN9011 | QCN9012 | QCN9024 | QCS4490 | QCS5430 | QCS6490 | QCS8550 | QEP8111 | QFW7114 | QFW7124 | Qualcomm Video Collaboration VC3 Platform | SD 8 Gen1 5G | SDX55 | SDX61 | SDX80M | SG8275P | SM4635 | SM6370 | SM6650 | SM6650P | SM7325P | SM7635 | SM7635P | SM7675 | SM7675P | SM8635 | SM8635P | SM8650Q | SM8750 | SM8750P | Snapdragon 4 Gen 1 Mobile Platform | Snapdragon 480 5G Mobile Platform | Snapdragon 480+ 5G Mobile Platform (SM4350-AC) | Snapdragon 695 5G Mobile Platform | Snapdragon 778G 5G Mobile Platform | Snapdragon 778G+ 5G Mobile Platform (SM7325-AE) | Snapdragon 782G Mobile Platform (SM7325-AF) | Snapdragon 7c+ Gen 3 Compute | Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 Mobile Platform | Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 Mobile Platform | Snapdragon 888 5G Mobile Platform | Snapdragon 888+ 5G Mobile Platform (SM8350-AC) | Snapdragon Auto 5G Modem-RF | Snapdragon Auto 5G Modem-RF Gen 2 | Snapdragon W5+ Gen 1 Wearable Platform | Snapdragon X32 5G Modem-RF System | Snapdragon X35 5G Modem-RF System | Snapdragon X62 5G Modem-RF System | Snapdragon X65 5G Modem-RF System | Snapdragon X72 5G Modem-RF System | Snapdragon X75 5G Modem-RF System | SW5100 | SW5100P | WCD9340 | WCD9360 | WCD9370 | WCD9375 | WCD9378 | WCD9380 | WCD9385 | WCD9390 | WCD9395 | WCN3950 | WCN3980 | WCN3988 | WCN6450 | WCN6650 | WCN6755 | WCN7860 | WCN7861 | WCN7880 | WCN7881 | WSA8810 | WSA8815 | WSA8830 | WSA8832 | WSA8835 | WSA8840 | WSA8845 | WSA8845H
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