CVE-2026-25261

CVE-2026-25261 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Qualcomm Cologne Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.7. 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-822.

Key facts

• Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.7)
• EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (1st percentile)
• Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
• Weakness: CWE-822
• Affected product: Qualcomm Cologne Firmware
• Published: 2026-09-17
• Last modified: 2026-09-22

Description

Memory corruption while processing rear sensor IOCTL calls.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-25261?

Memory corruption while processing rear sensor IOCTL calls.

How severe is CVE-2026-25261?

CVE-2026-25261 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.7, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2026-25261 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (1st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2026-25261?

CVE-2026-25261 primarily affects Qualcomm Cologne Firmware. In total, 24 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2026-25261?

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

When was CVE-2026-25261 published?

CVE-2026-25261 was published on 2026-09-17 and last updated on 2026-09-22.

References

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

Affected products (24)

• cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:cologne_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:fastconnect_6700_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:fastconnect_6900_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:fastconnect_7800_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:iqx5121_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:iqx7181_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:qca0000_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:qcm5430_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:qcm6490_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:video_collaboration_vc3_platform_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:sc8380xp_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:snapdragon_7c\+_gen_3_compute_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:snapdragon_8cx_gen_3_compute_platform_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:snapdragon_x2_elite_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:wcd9370_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:wcd9375_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:wcd9378c_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:wcd9380_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:wcd9385_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:wsa8830_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:wsa8835_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:wsa8840_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:wsa8845_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:wsa8845h_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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