How severe is CVE-2026-25254?

CVE-2026-25254 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-2026-25254 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (23rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2026-25254?

CVE-2026-25254 primarily affects Qualcomm Software Center. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2026-25254?

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-2026-25254 published?

CVE-2026-25254 was published on 2026-09-22 and last updated on 2026-09-25.

CVE-2026-25254

CVE-2026-25254 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Qualcomm Software Center 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-285.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (23rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-285
Affected product: Qualcomm Software Center
Published: 2026-09-22
Last modified: 2026-09-25

Description

Improper authorization leads to Remote Code Execution via SocketIO interface.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-25254?: Improper authorization leads to Remote Code Execution via SocketIO interface.
How severe is CVE-2026-25254?: CVE-2026-25254 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-2026-25254 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (23rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2026-25254?: CVE-2026-25254 primarily affects Qualcomm Software Center. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2026-25254?: 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-2026-25254 published?: CVE-2026-25254 was published on 2026-09-22 and last updated on 2026-09-25.

References

https://docs.qualcomm.com/product/publicresources/securitybulletin/may-2026-bulletin.html

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:a:qualcomm:software_center:1.17.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:qualcomm:software_center:1.19.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:qualcomm:software_center:1.21.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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