CVE-2025-21450 Improper Authentication in GPS_GNSS

Critical 9.1 Published Updated

An attacker can intercept or manipulate GPS data due to insecure connection methods during downloads in Qualcomm Snapdragon firmware.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2025-21450?

CVE-2025-21450 is a critical vulnerability in Qualcomm Ar8035 Firmware, published on 8 Jul 2025. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Cryptographic issue occurs due to use of insecure connection method while downloading.

Weakness: CWE-863, CWE-287

Which versions are affected by CVE-2025-21450?

It affects 108 products.

Products include Qualcomm Ar8035 Firmware, Qualcomm Fastconnect 6200 Firmware, Qualcomm Fastconnect 6700 Firmware, Qualcomm Fastconnect 6900 Firmware, Qualcomm Fastconnect 7800 Firmware, Qualcomm Qca6174a Firmware and 102 more.

How do I fix CVE-2025-21450?

No fix has been published for CVE-2025-21450 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2025-21450 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2025-21450 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Qualcomm Ar8035 Firmware vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-f96p-7qr6-2qh9.

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