CVE-2025-20712: MediaTek MT6990, MT7990, MT7991, MT7992, MT7993 · Heap Overflow
Affects MediaTek MT6990, MT7990, MT7991, MT7992, MT7993Source CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 8.8 High : upgrade to 21.02 soon.
Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 17:16 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.2% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 22% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
- Patch
- Available – fixed in 21.02
CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 14 Oct 2025
Detectable: no evidence on record.
No public nuclei template indexed
Weaponised: no evidence on record.
No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB
Exploited in the wildExploited: no evidence on record.
Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation
Observed by OffSeq MirageSeen by Mirage: no evidence on record.
No attack traffic recorded by OffSeq Mirage sensors
A missing step is not evidence of safety. Sources: cve.org (opens in a new tab), the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 26 Oct 2026.
What to do
Upgrade MediaTek MT6990, MT7990, MT7991, MT7992, MT7993 to 21.02.
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| MediaTek, Inc. MT6990, MT7990, MT7991, MT7992, MT7993 | Affected
| Fixed in
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AI-suggested
To mitigate CVE-2025-20712, organizations should immediately identify all devices using the affected MediaTek chipsets (MT6990, MT7990, MT7991, MT7992, MT7993) and verify their firmware versions. Applying the official patch referenced by Patch ID WCNCR00422323 as soon as it becomes available is critical. If patches are not yet available, consider disabling or restricting wireless access point functionalities that use the vulnerable drivers, or isolate these devices on segmented networks with strict access controls. Employ wireless intrusion detection and prevention systems (WIDS/WIPS) to monitor for anomalous activity indicative of exploitation attempts. Regularly audit and update OpenWrt or other firmware to supported versions beyond 21.02 and 23.05 where the vulnerability is fixed. Additionally, enforce strong network segmentation to limit attacker movement if a device is compromised. Educate network administrators about the proximity-based nature of the attack to enhance physical security around wireless infrastructure. Finally, maintain an incident response plan tailored to wireless infrastructure compromise scenarios.
Description
In wlan AP driver, there is a possible out of bounds write due to an incorrect bounds check. This could lead to remote (proximal/adjacent) escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation. Patch ID: WCNCR00422323; Issue ID: MSV-3810.