CVE-2025-20701

CVE Enrichment

CVSS: 8.8 HIGH
EPSS: 8.70%
EPSS Percentile: 95.12%
CISA KEV: Not listed

Description

In the Airoha Bluetooth audio SDK, there is a possible way to pair Bluetooth audio device without user consent. This could lead to remote escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.

Technical Details

CVSS Version: 3.1
CNA / NVD Source: [email protected]
Published: 04-Aug-2025 14:15
Last Modified: 08-Sep-2026 23:17
EPSS Date: 2026-10-21
CWE: CWE-863

CVSS Vector


            CVSS:3.1                            AV:A /
                            AC:L /
                            PR:N /
                            UI:N /
                            S:U /
                            C:H /
                            I:H /
                            A:H

References

Last enrichment sync: 02-Nov-2026 01:31
Sources: NVD · FIRST EPSS · CISA KEV
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Reported Context (3)

The flaw, tracked as CVE-2025-20701 in the Airoha Bluetooth Audio SDK, was fixed in firmware 1.0.0.30, but existing customers currently have no consumer-accessible way to update affected units. Skullcandy Dime 3 Earbuds Allow Unauthenticated Bluetooth Pairing
Beats Studio Buds firmware update 1B211 patches CVE-2025-20701, which allowed nearby attackers to listen via the microphone on unpaired devices actively seeking connections. SecurityWeek Roundup: phpBB Flaw, WordPress Supply-Chain Attack and More
Apple has released Beats Firmware Update 1B211 to fix CVE-2025-20701, a high-severity Bluetooth flaw in Beats Studio Buds that could let nearby attackers eavesdrop on conversations. Apple Patches Bluetooth Eavesdropping Flaw in Beats Studio Buds

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People (3)

Threat Actors (2)

MITRE ATT&CK (3)

Vendors (9)

Products (13)

Tools (1)

Industries (2)

Countries (1)

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