Privilege Escalation via MiniOS Debug Shell on Chrome OS 16063.45.2
CVE-2025-6177 Published on June 16, 2025
ChromeOS MiniOS Root Code Execution Bypass While Dev Mode Blocked
Privilege Escalation in MiniOS in Google ChromeOS (16063.45.2 and potentially others) on enrolled devices allows a local attacker to gain root code execution via exploiting a debug shell (VT3 console) accessible through specific key combinations during developer mode entry and MiniOS access, even when developer mode is blocked by device policy or Firmware Write Protect (FWMP).
Vulnerability Analysis
CVE-2025-6177 can be exploited with local system access, and does not require authorization privileges or user interaction. This vulnerability is consided to have a high level of attack complexity. Public availability of a proof of concept (POC) exploit exists for CVE-2025-6177. The potential impact of an exploit of this vulnerability is considered to be very high.
Weakness Type
Improper Privilege Management
The software does not properly assign, modify, track, or check privileges for an actor, creating an unintended sphere of control for that actor.
Products Associated with CVE-2025-6177
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Affected Versions
Google ChromeOS Version 16063.45.2 is affected by CVE-2025-6177Exploit Probability
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