CVE-2026-25265
CVE-2026-25265 is a high-severity vulnerability in Qualcomm Software Center with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. 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-378.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (1st percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-378
- Affected product: Qualcomm Software Center
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Privilege escalation due to weak configuration while temporary file handling.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2026-25265?
- Privilege escalation due to weak configuration while temporary file handling.
- How severe is CVE-2026-25265?
- CVE-2026-25265 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2026-25265 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-2026-25265?
- CVE-2026-25265 primarily affects Qualcomm Software Center. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2026-25265?
- 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-2026-25265 published?
- CVE-2026-25265 was published on 2026-09-22 and last updated on 2026-09-25.
References
Affected products (6)
- 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:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:qualcomm:software_center:1.22.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:qualcomm:software_center:1.25.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:qualcomm:software_center:1.26.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
More vulnerabilities in Qualcomm Software Center
- CVE-2026-25254 — Critical (CVSS 9.8): Improper authorization leads to Remote Code Execution via SocketIO interface.
- CVE-2026-25264 — High (CVSS 8.8): Privilege escalation due to weak configuration during package extraction process.
- CVE-2026-25255 — High (CVSS 8.8): Exposed dangerous function lead to privilege escalation via gRPC server.
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