CVE-2025-20730

Name: CVE-2025-20730
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2025-11-04T07:15:36.36+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.7/10EPSS 0.07%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2025-20730 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 if a malicious actor has already obtained the System privilege. EPSS estimates a 0.07% 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 if a malicious actor has already obtained the System privilege. User interaction is not needed for exploitation. Patch ID: ALPS10068463; Issue ID: MSV-4141.

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

0.07%

0.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-287

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Linuxfoundation	Yocto	4.0
Rdkcentral	Rdk-B	2024q1
Google	Android	13.0
Google	Android	14.0
Google	Android	15.0
Google	Android	16.0
Openwrt	Openwrt	21.02.0
Openwrt	Openwrt	23.05.0

References

https://corp.mediatek.com/product-security-bulletin/November-2025Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Nov 4, 2025
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-20730?

How severe is CVE-2025-20730?

CVE-2025-20730 has a CVSS score of 6.7/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.07% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2025-20730?

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