CVE-2026-20482: mediatek, inc. mediatek chipset
CVSS: 6.5v3.1MediumAnalyzed
Published 03-08-2026Last modified 03-08-2026
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2026-20482 is a medium (CVSS 6.5) vulnerability in mediatek, inc. mediatek chipset. EPSS estimates a 0.30% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 20.9% of scored vulnerabilities.
CVSS score
6.5/10
010
Medium · v3.1 (CVE.org)EPSS score
0.30%
0%100%
Low · +0.11 pp in 30 daysKEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits0No public exploits recorded
Timeline
- 03-08-2026PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 03-08-2026Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
In wlan STA FW, there is a possible system becoming unresponsive due to logging. This could lead to remote (proximal/adjacent) denial of service with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation. Patch ID: WCNCR00486814; Issue ID: MSV-6824.
CVSS metrics
2 scores · 2 sources · 1 versionMedium 6.5Preferred score · CVE.org (CNA)
CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:HSourcesAll 2 agree
- NVDNIST6.5MediumCVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
EPSS trend
Probability
0.30%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
21%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
+0.11 pp
From 0.18% on 19-09-2026
19-09-202619-10-2026
EPSS score0.30%
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
0 foundNo public exploits indexed.
Weaknesses
CWE · root causeAffected systems
Mediatek5 products
Mediatek, inc.1 product
- mediatek chipsetMT7902 | MT7921 | MT7922 | MT8518S | MT8532
2 vendors · 6 products
References
1 links- www.mediatek.com/product-security-bulletin/August-2026Vendor Advisory