CVE-2023-21660

CVE-2023-21660 is a high-severity vulnerability in Qualcomm Csr8811 Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. 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-125.

Key facts

• Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
• EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (30th percentile)
• Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
• Weakness: CWE-125
• Affected product: Qualcomm Csr8811 Firmware
• Published: 2023-06-06
• Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Transient DOS in WLAN Firmware while parsing FT Information Elements.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-21660?

Transient DOS in WLAN Firmware while parsing FT Information Elements.

How severe is CVE-2023-21660?

CVE-2023-21660 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.

Is CVE-2023-21660 being actively exploited?

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

What products are affected by CVE-2023-21660?

CVE-2023-21660 primarily affects Qualcomm Csr8811 Firmware. In total, 79 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-21660?

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-2023-21660 published?

CVE-2023-21660 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 (79)

• cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:csr8811_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:wcn6750_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:wcn685x-5_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:wcn685x-1_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:wcn785x-1_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:wcn785x-5_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:immersive_home_214_platform_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:immersive_home_216_platform_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:immersive_home_316_platform_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:immersive_home_318_platform_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:ipq5010_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:ipq5028_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:ipq6000_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:ipq8070a_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:ipq8071a_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:ipq8072a_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:ipq8074a_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:ipq8076_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:ipq8076a_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:ipq8078_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:ipq8078a_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:ipq8173_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:ipq8174_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:ipq9574_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:qca4024_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:qca9888_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:qca9889_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:qcc2073_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:qcc2076_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:qcm4490_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:qcm6490_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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• CVE-2023-43552 — Critical (CVSS 9.8): Memory corruption while processing MBSSID beacon containing several subelement IE.
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