CVE-2022-40525

CVE-2022-40525 is a high-severity vulnerability in Qualcomm Csr8811 Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.1. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-668.

Key facts

• Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.1)
• EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (2nd percentile)
• Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
• Weakness: CWE-668
• Affected product: Qualcomm Csr8811 Firmware
• Published: 2023-06-06
• Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Information disclosure in Linux Networking Firmware due to unauthorized information leak during side channel analysis.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-40525?

Information disclosure in Linux Networking Firmware due to unauthorized information leak during side channel analysis.

How severe is CVE-2022-40525?

CVE-2022-40525 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2022-40525 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (2nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-40525?

CVE-2022-40525 primarily affects Qualcomm Csr8811 Firmware. In total, 31 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-40525?

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-2022-40525 published?

CVE-2022-40525 was published on 2023-06-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

• https://www.qualcomm.com/company/product-security/bulletins/june-2023-bulletin

Affected products (31)

• cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:csr8811_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:ipq6000_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:ipq6005_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:ipq6010_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:ipq6018_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:ipq6028_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:ipq9008_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:ipq9574_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:qca4024_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:qca8072_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:qca8075_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:qca8081_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:qca8082_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:qca8084_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:qca8085_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:qca8386_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:qcn5021_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:qcn5022_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:qcn5052_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:qcn5121_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:qcn5122_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:qcn5152_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:qcn6023_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:qcn6024_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:qcn9000_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:qcn9022_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:qcn9024_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:qcn9070_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:qcn9072_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:qcn9074_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:qcn9274_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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