CVE-2026-20495 — HIGH (7.8)

Vulnerability Description

In Bluetooth driver, there is a possible permission bypass due to a missing permission check. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with User execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation. Patch ID: WCNCR00488300; Issue ID: MSV-7296.

CVSS Score

7.8

HIGH

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

Attack Vector

LOCAL

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

LOW

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

HIGH

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-862

References

https://www.mediatek.com/product-security-bulletin/August-2026

FAQ

What is CVE-2026-20495?

CVE-2026-20495 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). In Bluetooth driver, there is a possible permission bypass due to a missing permission check. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with User execution privileges needed. User interaction i...

How severe is CVE-2026-20495?

CVE-2026-20495 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2026-20495?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.