CVE-2025-6177 ChromeOS MiniOS Root Code Execution Bypass While Dev Mode Blocked
Local attackers can gain root code execution on ChromeOS devices via a debug shell bypass, even when developer mode is blocked by policy.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2025-6177?
CVE-2025-6177 is a high-severity vulnerability in Google Chrome Os, published on 16 Jun 2025. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Privilege Escalation in MiniOS in Google ChromeOS (16063.45.2 and potentially others) on enrolled devices allows a local attacker to gain root code execution via exploiting a debug shell (VT3 console) accessible through specific key combinations during developer mode entry and MiniOS access, even when developer mode is blocked by device policy or Firmware Write Protect (FWMP).
Weakness: CWE-269
Which versions are affected by CVE-2025-6177?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Google Chrome Os.
How do I fix CVE-2025-6177?
No fix has been published for CVE-2025-6177 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2025-6177 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2025-6177 exists.
Other vulnerabilities in Google Chrome Os
Sources
Also known as GHSA-v9hm-xvm9-qqfr.