How severe is CVE-2022-25809?

CVE-2022-25809 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2022-25809 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (86th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-25809?

CVE-2022-25809 affects Amazon Echo Dot Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-25809?

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

When was CVE-2022-25809 published?

CVE-2022-25809 was published on 2022-02-24 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-25809

CVE-2022-25809 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Amazon Echo Dot Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
CVSS v2: 9.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (86th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Amazon Echo Dot Firmware
Published: 2022-02-24
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Improper Neutralization of audio output from 3rd and 4th Generation Amazon Echo Dot devices allows arbitrary voice command execution on these devices via a malicious skill (in the case of remote attackers) or by pairing a malicious Bluetooth device (in the case of physically proximate attackers), aka an "Alexa versus Alexa (AvA)" attack.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-25809?: Improper Neutralization of audio output from 3rd and 4th Generation Amazon Echo Dot devices allows arbitrary voice command execution on these devices via a malicious skill (in the case of remote attackers) or by pairing a malicious Bluetooth device (in the case of physically proximate attackers), aka an "Alexa versus Alexa (AvA)" attack.
How severe is CVE-2022-25809?: CVE-2022-25809 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2022-25809 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (86th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-25809?: CVE-2022-25809 affects Amazon Echo Dot Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-25809?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2022-25809 published?: CVE-2022-25809 was published on 2022-02-24 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://arxiv.org/abs/2202.08619

Affected products (1)

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