Is CVE-2025-20730 actively exploited?

CVE-2025-20730 has no public evidence of in-the-wild exploitation as of 2025-11-05.

What is the CVSS score for CVE-2025-20730?

CVE-2025-20730 has a CVSS score of 6.7 (MEDIUM severity). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.

How do I patch CVE-2025-20730?

Patch guidance is available from linuxfoundation security advisories. CVEDatabase generates AI-assisted remediation guidance on demand for CVE-2025-20730.

CVE-2025-20730 - remediation guidance & executive summary

Q: Which products are affected by CVE-2025-20730?

8 products: linuxfoundation yocto, rdkcentral rdk-b, google android, google android, google android, and 3 more.

Description

In preloader, there is a possible escalation of privilege due to an insecure default value. This could lead to local escalation of privilege if a malicious actor has already obtained the System privilege. User interaction is not needed for exploitation. Patch ID: ALPS10068463; Issue ID: MSV-4141.

CVSS Metrics

Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Attack Vector: local
Complexity: low
Privileges: high
User Action: none
Scope: unchanged
Confidentiality: high
Integrity: high
Availability: high
Weaknesses: CWE-287 · Improper Authentication

Metadata

Primary Vendor: LINUXFOUNDATION
Published: 11/4/2025
Last Modified: 11/5/2025
Source: NIST NVD
Note: Verify all details with official vendor sources before applying patches.

Affected Products

linuxfoundation : yoctordkcentral : rdk-bgoogle : androidgoogle : androidgoogle : androidgoogle : androidopenwrt : openwrtopenwrt : openwrt

Remediation Guidance

Executive Summary

Cite this page

CVE-2025-20730. CVEDatabase.com. Retrieved 1 May 2026. https://cvedatabase.com/cve/CVE-2025-20730

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CVE-2025-20730 vulnerability