CVE-2026-24088: CWE-306: Missing Authentication for Critical Function in Qualcomm, Inc. Snapdragon
CVE-2026-24088 is a high-severity vulnerability in Qualcomm Snapdragon devices involving a cryptographic issue that permits unauthorized write access to load a customized bootloader. This occurs due to missing authentication for a critical function when processing a specific partition. The vulnerability can lead to full compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected device.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability (CVE-2026-24088) in Qualcomm Snapdragon arises from a missing authentication control (CWE-306) during processing of a particular partition, allowing an attacker with certain privileges to write unauthorized data and load a customized bootloader. The CVSS 3.1 score of 8.2 reflects high impact with local attack vector, low attack complexity, high privileges required, no user interaction, and complete compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No official patch or remediation guidance is currently available, and no known exploits in the wild have been reported.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows an attacker with local high privileges to bypass authentication controls and write a customized bootloader, resulting in full compromise of device confidentiality, integrity, and availability. This could enable persistent unauthorized control over the device at a low level.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, restrict access to privileged accounts and sensitive partitions to trusted users only. Monitor vendor communications for updates on patches or mitigations.
CVE-2026-24088: CWE-306: Missing Authentication for Critical Function in Qualcomm, Inc. Snapdragon
Description
CVE-2026-24088 is a high-severity vulnerability in Qualcomm Snapdragon devices involving a cryptographic issue that permits unauthorized write access to load a customized bootloader. This occurs due to missing authentication for a critical function when processing a specific partition. The vulnerability can lead to full compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected device.
CVSS v3.1
Score 8.2high
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability (CVE-2026-24088) in Qualcomm Snapdragon arises from a missing authentication control (CWE-306) during processing of a particular partition, allowing an attacker with certain privileges to write unauthorized data and load a customized bootloader. The CVSS 3.1 score of 8.2 reflects high impact with local attack vector, low attack complexity, high privileges required, no user interaction, and complete compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No official patch or remediation guidance is currently available, and no known exploits in the wild have been reported.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows an attacker with local high privileges to bypass authentication controls and write a customized bootloader, resulting in full compromise of device confidentiality, integrity, and availability. This could enable persistent unauthorized control over the device at a low level.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, restrict access to privileged accounts and sensitive partitions to trusted users only. Monitor vendor communications for updates on patches or mitigations.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- qualcomm
- Date Reserved
- 2026-01-21T12:51:13.996Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a1e08c4e29bf47b5051e27f
Added to database: 06/01/2026, 22:33:40 UTC
Last enriched: 06/09/2026, 09:40:02 UTC
Last updated: 07/31/2026, 19:22:58 UTC
Views: 77
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