CVE-2020-11177

CVE-2020-11177 is a high-severity vulnerability in Qualcomm Apq8009 Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

• Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
• CVSS v2: 7.2
• EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (6th percentile)
• Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
• Affected product: Qualcomm Apq8009 Firmware
• Published: 2021-02-22
• Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

User can overwrite Security Code NV item without knowing current SPC due to improper validation of SPC code setting and device lock in Snapdragon Auto, Snapdragon Compute, Snapdragon Connectivity, Snapdragon Consumer IOT, Snapdragon Industrial IOT, Snapdragon IoT, Snapdragon Mobile, Snapdragon Voice & Music, Snapdragon Wearables

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-11177?

User can overwrite Security Code NV item without knowing current SPC due to improper validation of SPC code setting and device lock in Snapdragon Auto, Snapdragon Compute, Snapdragon Connectivity, Snapdragon Consumer IOT, Snapdragon Industrial IOT, Snapdragon IoT, Snapdragon Mobile, Snapdragon Voice & Music, Snapdragon Wearables

How severe is CVE-2020-11177?

CVE-2020-11177 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2020-11177 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (6th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-11177?

CVE-2020-11177 primarily affects Qualcomm Apq8009 Firmware. In total, 407 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-11177?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2020-11177 published?

CVE-2020-11177 was published on 2021-02-22 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

• https://www.qualcomm.com/company/product-security/bulletins/february-2021-bulletin

Affected products (407)

• cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:apq8009_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:apq8009w_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:apq8017_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:apq8037_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:apq8053_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:apq8084_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:apq8096au_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:aqt1000_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:ar6003_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:ar8035_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:ar8151_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:csr6030_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:csrb31024_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:fsm10055_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:mdm8207_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:mdm8215_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:mdm8215m_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:mdm8615m_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:mdm9150_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:mdm9205_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:mdm9206_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:mdm9207_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:mdm9215_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:mdm9230_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:mdm9250_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:mdm9310_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:mdm9330_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:mdm9607_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:mdm9615_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:mdm9615m_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:mdm9625_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:mdm9628_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:mdm9630_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:mdm9635m_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:mdm9640_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:mdm9645_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:mdm9650_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:mdm9655_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:msm8108_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:msm8208_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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