CVE-2026-20500
MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 0.09%
Last modified
CVE-2026-20500 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. In Modem, there is a possible system crash due to improper input validation. This could lead to local denial of service with User execution privileges needed. EPSS estimates a 0.09% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
In Modem, there is a possible system crash due to improper input validation. This could lead to local denial of service with User execution privileges needed. User interaction is needed for exploitation. Patch ID: MOLY01810811; Issue ID: MSV-9232.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Mediatek | Mt2716 Firmware | All versions |
| Mediatek | Mt6835 Firmware | All versions |
| Mediatek | Mt6858 Firmware | All versions |
| Mediatek | Mt6878 Firmware | All versions |
| Mediatek | Mt6881 Firmware | All versions |
| Mediatek | Mt6897 Firmware | All versions |
| Mediatek | Mt6899 Firmware | All versions |
| Mediatek | Mt6982vb Firmware | All versions |
| Mediatek | Mt6986 Firmware | All versions |
| Mediatek | Mt6988 Firmware | All versions |
| Mediatek | Mt6991 Firmware | All versions |
| Mediatek | Mt6993 Firmware | All versions |
| Mediatek | Mt8668 Firmware | All versions |
| Mediatek | Mt8676 Firmware | All versions |
| Mediatek | Mt8678 Firmware | All versions |
| Mediatek | Mt8755 Firmware | All versions |
| Mediatek | Mt8775 Firmware | All versions |
| Mediatek | Mt8792 Firmware | All versions |
| Mediatek | Mt8793 Firmware | All versions |
| Mediatek | Mt8863 Firmware | All versions |
| Mediatek | Mt8873 Firmware | All versions |
| Mediatek | Mt8883 Firmware | All versions |
References
Timeline
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- Last Modified
- Status
- Analyzed
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2026-20500?
In Modem, there is a possible system crash due to improper input validation. This could lead to local denial of service with User execution privileges needed. User interaction is needed for exploitation. Patch ID: MOLY01810811; Issue ID: MSV-9232.
How severe is CVE-2026-20500?
CVE-2026-20500 has a CVSS score of 5.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.09% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2026-20500?
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.
How Strix Helps
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