CVE-2023-20726

Name: CVE-2023-20726
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-05-15T22:15:11.433+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

LOWCVSS 3.3/10EPSS 0.08%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-20726 is a low-severity vulnerability rated 3.3/10 on the CVSS scale. In mnld, there is a possible leak of GPS location due to a missing permission check. This could lead to local information disclosure with no additional execution privileges needed. EPSS estimates a 0.08% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

In mnld, there is a possible leak of GPS location due to a missing permission check. This could lead to local information disclosure with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation. Patch ID: ALPS07735968 / ALPS07884552 (For MT6880, MT6890, MT6980, MT6980D and MT6990 only); Issue ID: ALPS07735968 / ALPS07884552 (For MT6880, MT6890, MT6980, MT6980D and MT6990 only).

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

3.3/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.08%

0.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Linuxfoundation	Yocto	2.6
Linuxfoundation	Yocto	3.3
Rdkcentral	Rdkb	2022q3
Google	Android	11.0
Google	Android	12.0
Google	Android	13.0
Openwrt	Openwrt	19.07.0
Openwrt	Openwrt	21.02.0

References

https://corp.mediatek.com/product-security-bulletin/May-2023Vendor Advisory
https://corp.mediatek.com/product-security-bulletin/May-2023Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: May 15, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-20726?

How severe is CVE-2023-20726?

CVE-2023-20726 has a CVSS score of 3.3/10 (LOW severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.08% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-20726?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST