CVE-2026-20407

Name: CVE-2026-20407
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2026-02-02T09:15:55.52+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.3/10EPSS 0.17%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2026-20407 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.3/10 on the CVSS scale. In wlan STA driver, there is a possible escalation of privilege due to a missing bounds check. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with User execution privileges needed. EPSS estimates a 0.17% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

In wlan STA driver, there is a possible escalation of privilege due to a missing bounds check. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with User execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation. Patch ID: WCNCR00464377; Issue ID: MSV-4905.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

9.3/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.17%

6.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-787

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Mediatek	Nbiot Sdk	<= 3.8

References

https://corp.mediatek.com/product-security-bulletin/February-2026Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Feb 2, 2026
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-20407?

How severe is CVE-2026-20407?

CVE-2026-20407 has a CVSS score of 9.3/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.17% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2026-20407?

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