CVE-2025-1121

Name: CVE-2025-1121
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2025-03-07T00:15:34.36+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.8/10EPSS 0.14%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2025-1121 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Privilege escalation in Installer and Recovery image handling in Google ChromeOS version 15786.48.2 on device allows an attacker with physical access to gain root code execution and potentially unenroll enterprise-managed devices via a specially crafted recovery image.. EPSS estimates a 0.14% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Privilege escalation in Installer and Recovery image handling in Google ChromeOS version 15786.48.2 on device allows an attacker with physical access to gain root code execution and potentially unenroll enterprise-managed devices via a specially crafted recovery image.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.14%

3.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-269

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Google	Chrome Os	15786.48.0

References

https://issues.chromium.org/issues/b/336153054Broken Link, Issue Tracking, Vendor Advisory
https://issuetracker.google.com/issues/336153054Issue Tracking, Vendor Advisory
https://issuetracker.google.com/issues/336153054Issue Tracking, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Mar 7, 2025
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-1121?

How severe is CVE-2025-1121?

CVE-2025-1121 has a CVSS score of 6.8/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.14% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2025-1121?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

Are you affected by CVE-2025-1121?

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Source: NVD / NIST