CVE-2023-48425
CVE-2023-48425 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Google Chromecast 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. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-20.
Key facts
- Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (29th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-20
- Affected product: Google Chromecast Firmware
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
U-Boot vulnerability resulting in persistent Code Execution
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2023-48425?
- U-Boot vulnerability resulting in persistent Code Execution
- How severe is CVE-2023-48425?
- CVE-2023-48425 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-2023-48425 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (29th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2023-48425?
- CVE-2023-48425 affects Google Chromecast Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2023-48425?
- 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-2023-48425 published?
- CVE-2023-48425 was published on 2023-12-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:o:google:chromecast_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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