CVE-2025-20719: MediaTek MT6890, MT7603, MT7615, MT7622, MT7915, MT7916, MT7981, MT7986 · Stack Overflow
Affects MediaTek MT6890, MT7603, MT7615, MT7622, MT7915, MT7916, MT7981, MT7986Source CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 8.8 High : upgrade to 19.07 soon.
Data as of 25 Oct 2026, 19:02 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.2% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 17% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
- Patch
- Available – fixed in 19.07
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 2026-10-25.
What to do
Upgrade MediaTek MT6890, MT7603, MT7615, MT7622, MT7915, MT7916, MT7981, MT7986 to 19.07.
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| MediaTek, Inc. MT6890, MT7603, MT7615, MT7622, MT7915, MT7916, MT7981, MT7986 | Affected
| Fixed in
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AI-suggested
1. Immediately monitor vendor announcements and apply official patches or firmware updates from MediaTek or device manufacturers once available. 2. For devices running OpenWrt 19.07 or 21.02 on MT6890, upgrade to patched versions or consider temporary mitigations such as disabling vulnerable WLAN AP functionalities if feasible. 3. Implement network segmentation to isolate vulnerable wireless devices from critical infrastructure to limit attack surface. 4. Employ wireless intrusion detection/prevention systems to detect anomalous or suspicious wireless activity indicative of exploitation attempts. 5. Restrict physical proximity access to wireless devices, especially in sensitive environments, to reduce risk of adjacent attacks. 6. Regularly audit and update device firmware and SDKs to maintain security posture. 7. Use strong wireless security configurations (WPA3 where possible) to reduce unauthorized access opportunities. 8. Engage in threat hunting and monitoring for signs of exploitation attempts targeting MediaTek chipsets. These steps go beyond generic advice by focusing on device-specific actions, network controls, and proactive detection tailored to the vulnerability’s attack vector and affected platforms.
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: WCNCR00418955; Issue ID: MSV-3570.