CVE-2026-20407: mediatek, inc. mediatek chipset Out-of-bounds Write
CVSS: 9.3v3.1CriticalAnalyzed
Published 02-02-2026Last modified 30-03-2026
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2026-20407 is a critical (CVSS 9.3) Out-of-bounds Write vulnerability in mediatek, inc. mediatek chipset. EPSS estimates a 0.18% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 7.4% of scored vulnerabilities.
CVSS score
9.3/10
010
Critical · v3.1 (CVE.org)EPSS score
0.18%
0%100%
Low · +0.01 pp in 30 daysKEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits0No public exploits recorded
Timeline
- 02-02-2026PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 30-03-2026Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
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.
CVSS metrics
2 scores · 2 sources · 1 versionCritical 9.3Preferred score · CVE.org (CNA)
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:HSourcesAll 2 agree
- NVDNIST9.3CriticalCVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
EPSS trend
Probability
0.18%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
7%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
+0.01 pp
From 0.17% on 20-09-2026
20-09-202620-10-2026
EPSS score0.18%
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
0 foundNo public exploits indexed.
Weaknesses
CWE · root causeAffected systems
Mediatek1 product
- nbiot_sdk≤ 3.8
Mediatek, inc.1 product
- mediatek chipsetMT7902 | MT7920 | MT7921 | MT7922 | MT7925 | MT7927
2 vendors · 2 products
References
1 links- corp.mediatek.com/product-security-bulletin/February-2026Vendor Advisory