CVE-2025-20700
Airoha Bluetooth Audio SDK Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
Description
In the Airoha Bluetooth audio SDK, there is a possible permission bypass that allows access critical data of RACE protocol through Bluetooth LE GATT service. This could lead to remote escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.
INFO
Published Date :
Aug. 4, 2025, 7:15 a.m.
Last Modified :
June 17, 2026, 8:41 a.m.
Remotely Exploit :
No
Source :
[email protected]
Affected Products
The following products are affected by CVE-2025-20700
vulnerability.
Even if cvefeed.io is aware of the exact versions of the
products
that
are
affected, the information is not represented in the table below.
No affected product recoded yet
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS | 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0 | |||||
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0 |
Solution
- Update to the latest version of the Airoha Bluetooth audio SDK.
- Review and restrict GATT service access permissions.
- Implement stronger authorization checks for critical data access.
Public PoC/Exploit Available at Github
CVE-2025-20700 has a 13 public
PoC/Exploit available at Github.
Go to the Public Exploits tab to see the list.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2025-20700.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://www.airoha.com/product-security-bulletin/2025 |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
While CVE identifies
specific instances of vulnerabilities, CWE categorizes the common flaws or
weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2025-20700 is
associated with the following CWEs:
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification
(CAPEC)
stores attack patterns, which are descriptions of the common attributes and
approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2025-20700
weaknesses.
We scan GitHub repositories to detect new proof-of-concept exploits. Following list is a collection of public exploits and proof-of-concepts, which have been published on GitHub (sorted by the most recently updated).
No-dongle, no-root Bluetooth security assessment tool for wireless earbuds affected by the Airoha SDK vulnerability chain (CVE-2025-20700/20701/20702)
Shell Python
Bluetooth Headphone Jacking Framework >> Church of Malware x ek0ms savi0r
Python
BLEAK — Bluetooth Link Exploitation & Attack Knowledgebase, Plataforma de pentest Bluetooth BLE/Classic com interface web, exploits ativos CVE e hardware ESP32.
Python C++ Shell HTML Jupyter Notebook Ruby Kotlin Rust
None
GTK4 Linux security toolkit — WiFi, BLE, SubGHz, RFID, jamming detection
Shell Python CSS
Open-world hacking RPG with real cybersecurity tooling. Pyxel game frontend for ESP32-C5 + ClockworkPi uConsole. Wardriving, evil twins, MeshCore mesh, ADS-B radar, gang warfare.
Python Shell
The most comprehensive Android & iOS security reference — tools, research papers, exploit techniques, platform internals, CTFs, and more. Built for security engineers.
None
C++ C
ESP32-DIV HaleHound Edition for Cheap Yellow Display - Multi-protocol offensive security toolkit
bluetooth cc1101 cheap-yellow-display cyd esp32 hacking nrf24l01 offensive-security pentest security security-tools subghz wifi esp32-diy defcon defcon33 defcon34
None
Makefile Linker Script C Java Python
Bluetooth Security Testing Tool - Authorized vulnerability assessment for Android
Kotlin Shell Batchfile Python
Another Bluetooth Exploit Framework
bluetooth bluetooth-low-energy exploit bluesploit bluetooth-classic classic
Python Shell
Communicate with Airoha-based Bluetooth devices using the RACE protocol via Bluetooth and USB.
Python
Results are limited to the first 15 repositories due to potential performance issues.
The following list is the news that have been mention
CVE-2025-20700 vulnerability anywhere in the article.
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The Hacker News
Apple Patches Beats Studio Buds Flaw Letting Nearby Attackers Spy via Microphone
Apple has updated its Beats Studio Buds wireless earbuds to patch a high-severity vulnerability that could be exploited by nearby hackers to eavesdrop on users. The vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2025- ... Read more
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CybersecurityNews
New Vulnerabilities in Bluetooth Headphones Let Hackers Hijack Connected Smartphone
Security researchers have disclosed critical vulnerabilities affecting widely used Bluetooth headphones and earbuds that could allow attackers to eavesdrop on conversations, steal sensitive data, and ... Read more
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Daily CyberSecurity
“Headphone Jacking”: Critical Flaws in Popular Earbuds Let Hackers Hijack Your Phone
Your Bluetooth headphones might be doing more than just playing your favorite tunes—they could be handing over the keys to your digital life. A new report from ERNW Enno Rey Netzwerke GmbH has exposed ... Read more
The following table lists the changes that have been made to the
CVE-2025-20700 vulnerability over time.
Vulnerability history details can be useful for understanding the evolution of a vulnerability, and for identifying the most recent changes that may impact the vulnerability's severity, exploitability, or other characteristics.
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CVE Modified by [email protected]
Jun. 17, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Affected [{'vendor': 'Airoha Technology Corp.', 'product': 'AB156x, AB157x, AB158x, AB159x series, AB1627', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': 'Airoha IoT SDK for BT audio v5.5.0 and earlier'}, {'status': 'affected', 'version': 'Airoha AB1561x/AB1562x/AB1563x SDK v3.3.1 and earlier'}]}] -
CVE Modified by 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
Jun. 17, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added SSVC {'id': 'CVE-2025-20700', 'role': 'CISA Coordinator', 'options': [{'exploitation': 'none'}, {'automatable': 'no'}, {'technicalImpact': 'total'}], 'version': '2.0.3', 'timestamp': '2025-08-05T03:56:09.810532Z'} -
CVE Modified by 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
Aug. 04, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CVSS V3.1 AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H -
New CVE Received by [email protected]
Aug. 04, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description In the Airoha Bluetooth audio SDK, there is a possible permission bypass that allows access critical data of RACE protocol through Bluetooth LE GATT service. This could lead to remote escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation. Added CWE CWE-306 Added Reference https://www.airoha.com/product-security-bulletin/2025