CVE-2026-25293: CWE-863 in Qualcomm, Inc. Snapdragon
Buffer overflow due to incorrect authorization in PLC FW
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability (CVE-2026-25293) affects the Qualcomm Snapdragon QCA7005 platform and is classified as CWE-863 (Incorrect Authorization). It arises from a buffer overflow condition in the PLC firmware due to improper authorization checks. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 9.6, reflecting an attack vector requiring adjacent network access with no privileges or user interaction, but resulting in complete compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The vendor has published the vulnerability but has not provided a remediation level or patch information. The vulnerability is not related to a cloud service and no known exploits have been reported.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code, escalate privileges, or cause denial of service on affected Qualcomm Snapdragon QCA7005 devices. The impact affects confidentiality, integrity, and availability at a critical level. However, no active exploitation has been observed so far.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Since no official fix or temporary mitigation is currently documented, users and administrators should monitor Qualcomm's advisories for updates. Until a patch is available, restricting access to the affected device's adjacent network interfaces may reduce exposure.
CVE-2026-25293: CWE-863 in Qualcomm, Inc. Snapdragon
Description
Buffer overflow due to incorrect authorization in PLC FW
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability (CVE-2026-25293) affects the Qualcomm Snapdragon QCA7005 platform and is classified as CWE-863 (Incorrect Authorization). It arises from a buffer overflow condition in the PLC firmware due to improper authorization checks. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 9.6, reflecting an attack vector requiring adjacent network access with no privileges or user interaction, but resulting in complete compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The vendor has published the vulnerability but has not provided a remediation level or patch information. The vulnerability is not related to a cloud service and no known exploits have been reported.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code, escalate privileges, or cause denial of service on affected Qualcomm Snapdragon QCA7005 devices. The impact affects confidentiality, integrity, and availability at a critical level. However, no active exploitation has been observed so far.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Since no official fix or temporary mitigation is currently documented, users and administrators should monitor Qualcomm's advisories for updates. Until a patch is available, restricting access to the affected device's adjacent network interfaces may reduce exposure.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- qualcomm
- Date Reserved
- 2026-02-02T04:19:00.943Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 69f8d216cbff5d8610397036
Added to database: 5/4/2026, 5:06:30 PM
Last enriched: 5/4/2026, 5:22:44 PM
Last updated: 5/5/2026, 5:54:07 AM
Views: 3
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