CVE-2026-20498 — MEDIUM (6.0)

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: ALPS10900493; Issue ID: MSV-6765.

CVSS Score

6.0

MEDIUM

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

Attack Vector

LOCAL

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

HIGH

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

NONE

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-1287

References

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

FAQ

What is CVE-2026-20498?

CVE-2026-20498 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.0 (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-2026-20498?

CVE-2026-20498 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2026-20498?

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