CVE-2024-20056

Name: CVE-2024-20056
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-05-06T03:15:09.563+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.7/10EPSS 0.09%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2024-20056 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.7/10 on the CVSS scale. In preloader, there is a possible escalation of privilege due to an insecure default value. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with System execution privileges needed. EPSS estimates a 0.09% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

In preloader, there is a possible escalation of privilege due to an insecure default value. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with System execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation. Patch ID: ALPS08528185; Issue ID: ALPS08528185.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.7/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.09%

0.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-20

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Rdkcentral	Rdk-B	2022q3
Google	Android	12.0
Google	Android	13.0
Google	Android	14.0
Openwrt	Openwrt	19.07.0
Openwrt	Openwrt	21.02.0
Openwrt	Openwrt	23.05

References

https://corp.mediatek.com/product-security-bulletin/May-2024Vendor Advisory
https://corp.mediatek.com/product-security-bulletin/May-2024Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: May 6, 2024
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-20056?

How severe is CVE-2024-20056?

CVE-2024-20056 has a CVSS score of 6.7/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.09% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-20056?

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