CVE-2020-25859

Name: CVE-2020-25859
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-10-15T16:15:12.18+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.7/10EPSS 0.27%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-25859 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.7/10 on the CVSS scale. The QCMAP_CLI utility in the Qualcomm QCMAP software suite prior to versions released in October 2020 uses a system() call without validating the input, while handling a SetGatewayUrl() request. A local attacker with shell access can pass shell metacharacters and run arbitrary commands. EPSS estimates a 0.27% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The QCMAP_CLI utility in the Qualcomm QCMAP software suite prior to versions released in October 2020 uses a system() call without validating the input, while handling a SetGatewayUrl() request. A local attacker with shell access can pass shell metacharacters and run arbitrary commands. If QCMAP_CLI can be run via sudo or setuid, this also allows elevating privileges to root. This version of QCMAP is used in many kinds of networking devices, primarily mobile hotspots and LTE routers.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.7/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.27%

18.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Qualcomm	Qcmap	All versions

References

http://vdoo.com/blog/qualcomm-qcmap-vulnerabilitiesExploit, Third Party Advisory
http://vdoo.com/blog/qualcomm-qcmap-vulnerabilitiesExploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Oct 15, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-25859?

How severe is CVE-2020-25859?

CVE-2020-25859 has a CVSS score of 6.7/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.27% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-25859?

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Source: NVD / NIST