How severe is CVE-2025-6044?

CVE-2025-6044 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over physical access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability none.

Is CVE-2025-6044 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-2025-6044?

CVE-2025-6044 affects Google Chrome Os. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2025-6044?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

Does CVE-2025-6044 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2025-6044 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-20310.

When was CVE-2025-6044 published?

CVE-2025-6044 was published on 2025-07-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2025-6044

CVE-2025-6044 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Google Chrome Os with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1. 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-287.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (2nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2025-20310
Weakness: CWE-287
Affected product: Google Chrome Os
Published: 2025-07-07
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An Improper Access Control vulnerability in the Stylus Tools component of Google ChromeOS version 16238.64.0 on the garaged stylus devices allows a physical attacker to bypass the lock screen and access user files by removing the stylus while the device is closed and using the screen capture feature.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2025-6044?: An Improper Access Control vulnerability in the Stylus Tools component of Google ChromeOS version 16238.64.0 on the garaged stylus devices allows a physical attacker to bypass the lock screen and access user files by removing the stylus while the device is closed and using the screen capture feature.
How severe is CVE-2025-6044?: CVE-2025-6044 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over physical access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability none.
Is CVE-2025-6044 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-2025-6044?: CVE-2025-6044 affects Google Chrome Os. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2025-6044?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2025-6044 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2025-6044 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-20310.
When was CVE-2025-6044 published?: CVE-2025-6044 was published on 2025-07-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:google:chrome_os:16238.64.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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