CVE-2023-25645

Local data deletion via overpermissive privileged functions

Published Jun 16, 2023 · Updated Dec 12, 2024

Permission bypass in ZTE AndroidTV STB firmware allows local users to delete personal data and applications through a non-privileged app. Firmware permission settings expose functions reserved for signature- or privilege-level callers to ordinary applications, although ZTE does not identify the affected interface. A locally installed application can clear personal data and installed applications, disrupting operation without holding privileged permissions.

CVSS severity7.7
High
EPSS probability0.27%
Next 30 days · Sep 16, 2026
Known exploitationUnconfirmed
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Summary

What happened

Permission bypass in ZTE AndroidTV STB firmware allows local users to delete personal data and applications through a non-privileged app. Firmware permission settings expose functions reserved for signature- or privilege-level callers to ordinary applications, although ZTE does not identify the affected interface. A locally installed application can clear personal data and installed applications, disrupting operation without holding privileged permissions.

The record

CVE
CVE-2023-25645
Published
Jun 16, 2023
Updated
Dec 12, 2024
Vendor
Unknown vendor
Product
Unknown product
Classifications
CWE-276, T1485
Attack vector
local
Privileges
unauthenticated

Timeline

How it unfolded

  1. Jun 16, 2023CVE publishedPublication date reported by the CVE source.
  2. Dec 12, 2024Record updatedLatest update available in the CVE record.

Exploitability

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Is a vulnerable build present?

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What conditions does exploitation require?

Attack vectorlocal
Required privilegesunauthenticated

What is affected?

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Published CVSS scores

7.7NVDCVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:H
6.8ZTECVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:H

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Sep 9, 2026Sep 15, 2026
Latest reporting daySep 15, 2026
Latest daily unique IPsUnavailable
Prior 30-day averageUnavailable
SourceShadowserver honeypots (KEV)
Vectorlocal
Privilegesunauthenticated
Known exploitationUnconfirmed
Public exploitUnconfirmed

Weakness, pattern, technique

CWE-276Incorrect Default Permissions
T1485Data Destruction

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