CVE-2025-59601: CWE-1230: Exposure of Sensitive Information Through Metadata in Qualcomm, Inc. Snapdragon
Information Disclosure when resetting device to factory default settings through powerline interface allows unauthorized access to device configuration.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability (CVE-2025-59601) affects the Qualcomm Snapdragon QCA7005 chipset. It is classified under CWE-1230, indicating exposure of sensitive information through metadata. The issue arises during a factory reset operation performed over the powerline interface, which inadvertently allows unauthorized parties to access device configuration information. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 6.5, reflecting a medium impact primarily due to confidentiality loss without integrity or availability impact. No vendor advisory or patch information is currently available, and the vulnerability is not related to cloud services.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability allows unauthorized disclosure of sensitive device configuration information during a factory reset via the powerline interface. This could potentially aid attackers in further targeting the device or network. There is no impact on integrity or availability, and no known exploits have been reported in the wild.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, limit access to the powerline interface and monitor for unauthorized reset attempts. Avoid performing factory resets over untrusted networks or interfaces.
CVE-2025-59601: CWE-1230: Exposure of Sensitive Information Through Metadata in Qualcomm, Inc. Snapdragon
Description
Information Disclosure when resetting device to factory default settings through powerline interface allows unauthorized access to device configuration.
CVSS v3.1
Score 6.5medium
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability (CVE-2025-59601) affects the Qualcomm Snapdragon QCA7005 chipset. It is classified under CWE-1230, indicating exposure of sensitive information through metadata. The issue arises during a factory reset operation performed over the powerline interface, which inadvertently allows unauthorized parties to access device configuration information. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 6.5, reflecting a medium impact primarily due to confidentiality loss without integrity or availability impact. No vendor advisory or patch information is currently available, and the vulnerability is not related to cloud services.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability allows unauthorized disclosure of sensitive device configuration information during a factory reset via the powerline interface. This could potentially aid attackers in further targeting the device or network. There is no impact on integrity or availability, and no known exploits have been reported in the wild.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, limit access to the powerline interface and monitor for unauthorized reset attempts. Avoid performing factory resets over untrusted networks or interfaces.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- qualcomm
- Date Reserved
- 2025-09-18T03:19:23.201Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a1e08c0e29bf47b5051e1c1
Added to database: 6/1/2026, 10:33:36 PM
Last enriched: 6/1/2026, 11:04:04 PM
Last updated: 6/2/2026, 4:49:56 AM
Views: 3
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