CVE-2026-68591

MEDIUMCVSS 6.7/10

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CVE-2026-68591 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.7/10 on the CVSS scale. In Modem, there is a possible escalation of privilege due to a permissions bypass. This could lead to local escalation of privilege (EoP) if a malicious actor has already obtained the System privilege.

Description

In Modem, there is a possible escalation of privilege due to a permissions bypass. This could lead to local escalation of privilege (EoP) if a malicious actor has already obtained the System privilege. User interaction is not needed for exploitation. Patch ID: ALPS09608864 / ALPS09327759; Issue ID: MSV-2958.

Metrics

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Source: CNA advisory (CVE.org). NVD analysis pending.

VendorProductVersions
MediaTek, Inc.MediaTek chipsetMT2737; MT6813; MT6815; MT6835; MT6878; MT6879; MT6886; MT6895; MT6896; MT6897; MT6980; MT6983; MT6985; MT6990; MT8676; MT8755; MT8775; MT8792; MT8798; MT8863; MT8873; MT8883

References

Timeline

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Status
Awaiting Analysis

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-68591?
In Modem, there is a possible escalation of privilege due to a permissions bypass. This could lead to local escalation of privilege (EoP) if a malicious actor has already obtained the System privilege. User interaction is not needed for exploitation. Patch ID: ALPS09608864 / ALPS09327759; Issue ID: MSV-2958.
How severe is CVE-2026-68591?
CVE-2026-68591 has a CVSS score of 6.7/10 (MEDIUM severity).
How do I fix CVE-2026-68591?
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