CVE-2026-20486: mediatek, inc. mediatek chipset
CVSS: 6.7v3.1MediumAnalyzed
Published 03-08-2026Last modified 05-08-2026
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2026-20486 is a medium (CVSS 6.7) vulnerability in mediatek, inc. mediatek chipset. EPSS estimates a 0.17% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 5.7% of scored vulnerabilities.
CVSS score
6.7/10
010
Medium · v3.1 (CVE.org)EPSS score
0.17%
0%100%
Low · +0.05 pp in 30 daysKEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits0No public exploits recorded
Timeline
- 03-08-2026PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 05-08-2026Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
In imgsensor, there is a possible application crash due to incorrect error handling. This could lead to local escalation of privilege if a malicious actor has already obtained the System privilege. User interaction is not needed for exploitation. Patch ID: ALPS11012302; Issue ID: MSV-7833.
CVSS metrics
2 scores · 2 sources · 1 versionMedium 6.7Preferred score · CVE.org (CNA)
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HSourcesAll 2 agree
- NVDNIST6.7MediumCVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
EPSS trend
Probability
0.17%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
6%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
+0.05 pp
From 0.11% on 19-09-2026
19-09-202619-10-2026
EPSS score0.17%
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
0 foundNo public exploits indexed.
Weaknesses
CWE · root causeAffected systems
Mediatek11 products
Mediatek, inc.1 product
- mediatek chipsetMT6991 | MT6993 | MT8370 | MT8390 | MT8395 | MT8678 | MT8799 | MT8910 | MT2718 | MT6878 | MT6895
2 vendors · 12 products
References
1 links- www.mediatek.com/product-security-bulletin/August-2026Vendor Advisory