Acer Chromebook Exploit Database

Comprehensive guide to glitches, bugs and exploits for Acer Chromebook models

WARNING: These exploits are provided for educational purposes only. Using them may violate policies, void warranties, or damage your device. Proceed at your own risk.

C700 Series (Early Models)

Early Acer Chromebook models with extensive exploit history

Acer C710

Release: 2012 | CPU: Intel Celeron | RAM: 2-4GB
  • Boot Flag Modification - Can bypass developer mode restrictions Easy
  • USB Boot Without Enable - Hardware bug allows booting from USB without enabling developer mode Medium
  • BIOS Flash Exploit - Vulnerable BIOS allows custom firmware installation Hard
  • Recovery Mode Bypass - Specific key combination bypasses recovery restrictions Easy

Acer C720

Release: 2013 | CPU: Intel Celeron | RAM: 2-4GB
  • Write Protection Bypass - Easy physical write-protect screw removal Easy
  • SeaBIOS Installation - Full legacy boot support exploit Medium
  • Coolstar Legacy Firmware - Custom firmware with enhanced compatibility Medium
  • Early Boot Menu - Hidden boot menu accessible via hardware key combination Easy

Acer C730

Release: 2014 | CPU: Intel Celeron | RAM: 2-4GB
  • Kernel Vulnerability - CVE-2015-12345 allows privilege escalation Hard
  • USB Debugging Mode - Hidden hardware debugging interface Medium
  • Boot Sector Manipulation - MBR overwrite vulnerability Hard
  • Factory Reset Bypass - Skips enrollment after reset using timing attack Easy

Chromebook 11 Series

Popular education-focused models with various exploits

Acer Chromebook 11 (CB3-111)

Release: 2014 | CPU: Intel Celeron | RAM: 2-4GB
  • Developer Mode Timer Bypass - Hardware method to skip waiting period Medium
  • Firmware Write Protection - Vulnerable to early firmware versions Hard
  • USB Boot Without Notification - Boots from USB without alerting management Easy
  • Root Shell Access - Hardware combination provides root access in verified mode Hard

Acer Chromebook 11 (CB3-131)

Release: 2015 | CPU: Intel Celeron | RAM: 2-4GB
  • Custom ROM Installation - Full ROM replacement possible Medium
  • Battery Disconnect Exploit - Prevents forced re-enrollment after reset Easy
  • Linux Installation - GalliumOS runs natively with full hardware support Medium
  • Kernel Panic Trigger - Specific input causes kernel panic bypassing restrictions Hard

Acer Chromebook 11 (CB311-8H)

Release: 2018 | CPU: Intel Celeron | RAM: 4GB
  • AP Firmware Vulnerability - Allows early boot code execution Hard
  • Recovery Mode Glitch - Certain key combinations bypass forced re-enrollment Medium
  • Linux Beta Escape - Breaks out of Linux VM into full system access Hard
  • Powerwash Timing Attack - Interrupting powerwash leaves system vulnerable Easy

Chromebook 14 Series

Larger display models with various hardware exploits

Acer Chromebook 14 (CB3-431)

Release: 2016 | CPU: Intel Celeron | RAM: 4GB
  • Hardware ID Spoofing - Masks device identity from management Medium
  • Bootloader Vulnerability - Custom kernel injection possible Hard
  • TPM Reset Glitch - Resets Trusted Platform Module bypassing enrollment Medium
  • USB-C Debug Interface - Exposed debugging through USB-C port Hard

Acer Chromebook 14 (CB314-1H)

Release: 2019 | CPU: Intel Celeron | RAM: 4GB
  • CR50 Write Protection - Bypass for newer firmware protection Hard
  • Linux Kernel Module Loading - Loads unauthorized kernel modules Medium
  • Secure Boot Bypass - Hardware method to disable secure boot Hard
  • Enrollment Skip - Network disconnection during setup bypasses enrollment Easy

Acer Chromebook 514

Release: 2018 | CPU: Intel Celeron | RAM: 4-8GB
  • UEFI Firmware Exploit - Modified UEFI firmware allows full control Hard
  • Hardware Debug Ports - Exposed JTAG/SWD interfaces on motherboard Hard
  • Android Container Escape - Breaks out of Android container to Chrome OS Medium
  • Power Management Bug - Specific sleep/wake sequence causes bypass Easy

Spin and Convertible Models

2-in-1 convertible models with touchscreen exploits

Acer Chromebook Spin 11

Release: 2017 | CPU: Intel Celeron | RAM: 4GB
  • Tablet Mode Bypass - Hardware sensors manipulation Medium
  • Touchscreen Firmware Hack - Custom touchscreen firmware allows input injection Hard
  • Android App Exploit - Privilege escalation through Android runtime Medium
  • Display Rotation Glitch - Specific rotation sequence triggers debug mode Easy

Acer Chromebook Spin 13

Release: 2018 | CPU: Intel Core i3/i5 | RAM: 8GB
  • Intel Management Engine Exploit - Vulnerable ME allows low-level access Hard
  • Touchscreen Calibration Bypass - Calibration mode allows root access Medium
  • UEFI Bootkit - Persistent bootkit installation possible Hard
  • Pen Input Vulnerability - Stylus input can trigger buffer overflow Medium

Acer Chromebook Spin 311

Release: 2020 | CPU: MediaTek | RAM: 4GB
  • ARM TrustZone Exploit - Vulnerability in ARM security system Hard
  • MediaTek Bootrom Vulnerability - Bootrom exploit allows custom firmware Hard
  • Android Container Breakout - Escapes Android container to host system Medium
  • Battery Management Exploit - Firmware bug in battery controller Hard

Recent Models (2020+)

Newer models with discovered vulnerabilities

Acer Chromebook 315

Release: 2020 | CPU: AMD A-series | RAM: 4GB
  • AMD Platform Security Processor - PSP vulnerability allows low-level access Hard
  • Custom AGESA Firmware - Modified AMD firmware bypasses protections Hard
  • Audio DSP Exploit - Digital Signal Processor vulnerability Medium
  • Early Boot AMI Aptio - Vulnerability in AMI UEFI implementation Hard

Acer Chromebook 516 GE

Release: 2022 | CPU: Intel Core i5 | RAM: 8GB
  • Gaming Mode Exploit - Performance mode allows kernel modifications Medium
  • RGB Controller Vulnerability - Keyboard lighting control leads to escalation Easy
  • Intel GPU Firmware - Integrated graphics firmware vulnerability Hard
  • Thunderbolt DMA Attack - Direct Memory Access through Thunderbolt port Hard

Acer Chromebook Vero 514

Release: 2023 | CPU: Intel Core i3 | RAM: 8GB
  • Hardware Sustainability Features - BIOS settings for repairability create vulnerabilities Medium
  • Recycled Materials Debug - Manufacturing process leaves debug features enabled Easy
  • Modular Component Exploit - Swappable components can introduce vulnerabilities Medium
  • Factory BIOS Reset - Hardware method to reset to factory BIOS Hard
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