CVE-2026-20433

| EUVD-2026-19568 HIGH
2026-04-07 MediaTek
8.8
CVSS 3.1
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CVSS Vector

CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Attack Vector
Adjacent
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
None
User Interaction
None
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
High
Integrity
High
Availability
High

Lifecycle Timeline

3
EUVD ID Assigned
Apr 07, 2026 - 03:45 euvd
EUVD-2026-19568
Analysis Generated
Apr 07, 2026 - 03:45 vuln.today
CVE Published
Apr 07, 2026 - 03:25 nvd
HIGH 8.8

Description

In Modem, there is a possible out of bounds write due to a missing bounds check. This could lead to remote escalation of privilege, if a UE has connected to a rogue base station controlled by the attacker, with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is needed for exploitation. Patch ID: MOLY01088681; Issue ID: MSV-4460.

Analysis

Out-of-bounds write in MediaTek modem firmware enables remote privilege escalation when devices connect to attacker-controlled rogue cellular base stations. The vulnerability affects over 60 MediaTek chipset models widely deployed in smartphones and IoT devices, exploitable by adjacent network attackers without authentication (CVSS:3.1 AV:A/PR:N). …

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Remediation

Within 24 hours: Inventory all devices containing MediaTek chipsets (models susceptible to this CVE) and assess deployment in critical infrastructure or sensitive environments. Within 7 days: Contact MediaTek and device manufacturers for patch availability status and expected timeline; document any devices that cannot be patched. …

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Priority Score

44
Low Medium High Critical
KEV: 0
EPSS: +0.1
CVSS: +44
POC: 0

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CVE-2026-20433 vulnerability details – vuln.today

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