CVE-2026-20448 — MEDIUM (6.7)

Vulnerability Description

In geniezone, there is a possible escalation of privilege due to a missing permission check. 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: ALPS10708513; Issue ID: MSV-6281.

CVSS Score

6.7

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector

LOCAL

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

HIGH

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Mediatek	Mt6765 Firmware	-
Mediatek	Mt6765	-
Mediatek	Mt6768 Firmware	-
Mediatek	Mt6768	-
Mediatek	Mt6789 Firmware	-
Mediatek	Mt6789	-
Mediatek	Mt6877 Firmware	-
Mediatek	Mt6877	-
Mediatek	Mt6897 Firmware	-
Mediatek	Mt6897	-
Mediatek	Mt6899 Firmware	-
Mediatek	Mt6899	-
Mediatek	Mt6989 Firmware	-
Mediatek	Mt6989	-
Mediatek	Mt6991 Firmware	-
Mediatek	Mt6991	-
Mediatek	Mt6993 Firmware	-
Mediatek	Mt6993	-
Mediatek	Mt8367 Firmware	-
Mediatek	Mt8367	-

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-280

References

https://corp.mediatek.com/product-security-bulletin/May-2026Vendor Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2026-20448?

CVE-2026-20448 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.7 (MEDIUM). In geniezone, there is a possible escalation of privilege due to a missing permission check. This could lead to local escalation of privilege if a malicious actor has already obtained the System privi...

How severe is CVE-2026-20448?

CVE-2026-20448 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.7/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2026-20448?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Mediatek Mt6765 Firmware, Mediatek Mt6765, Mediatek Mt6768 Firmware, Mediatek Mt6768, Mediatek Mt6789 Firmware.