CVE-2026-20469 (CVSS 6)

Description

In trusted_mem, there is a possible escalation of privilege due to improper input validation. This could lead to local escalation of privilege if a malicious actor has already obtained the System privilege. User interaction is needed for exploitation. Patch ID: AUTO00834868; Issue ID: MSV-6533.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

6.0

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N

EPSS — Exploit Prediction

0.0012

Probability of exploitation

0.02%

Percentile rank

EPSS estimates the probability that this vulnerability will be exploited in the wild within the next 30 days. A higher score means more likely to be exploited.

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-123 CWE-123

References

Other References

https://www.mediatek.com/product-security-bulletin/August-2026

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-20469? +

In trusted_mem, there is a possible escalation of privilege due to improper input validation. This could lead to local escalation of privilege if a malicious actor has already obtained the System privilege. User interaction is needed for exploitation. Patch ID: AUTO00834868; Issue ID: MSV-6533. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 6.0 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2026-20469? +

CVE-2026-20469 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 6.0 out of 10, rated MEDIUM. This is a medium-severity vulnerability that should be remediated as part of regular maintenance. The EPSS score is 0.0012, placing it in the 0th percentile for exploitation probability.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2026-20469? +

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