CVE-2025-20674

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 0.63%

Last modified

CVE-2025-20674 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. In wlan AP driver, there is a possible way to inject arbitrary packet due to a missing permission check. This could lead to remote escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. EPSS estimates a 0.63% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

In wlan AP driver, there is a possible way to inject arbitrary packet due to a missing permission check. This could lead to remote escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation. Patch ID: WCNCR00413202; Issue ID: MSV-3303.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1
9.8/10

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

EPSS Probability
0.63%

45.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
OpenwrtOpenwrt19.07.0
OpenwrtOpenwrt21.02.0
OpenwrtOpenwrt23.05
MediatekSoftware Development Kit<= 7.6.7.2

References

Timeline

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Last Modified
Status
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-20674?
In wlan AP driver, there is a possible way to inject arbitrary packet due to a missing permission check. This could lead to remote escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation. Patch ID: WCNCR00413202; Issue ID: MSV-3303.
How severe is CVE-2025-20674?
CVE-2025-20674 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.63% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2025-20674?
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