CVE-2025-20730: MediaTek MT2737, MT6739, MT6761, MT6765, MT6768, MT6781, MT6789, MT6833, MT6835, MT6853, MT6855, MT6877, MT6878, MT6879, MT6883, MT6885, MT6886, MT6889, MT6893, MT6895, MT6897, MT6899, MT6983, MT6985, MT6989, MT6990, MT6991, MT8188, MT8195, MT8676, MT8678, MT8696 · Improper Authentication – Generic
Affects MediaTek MT2737, MT6739, MT6761, MT6765, MT6768, MT6781, MT6789, MT6833, MT6835, MT6853, MT6855, MT6877, MT6878, MT6879, MT6883, MT6885, MT6886, MT6889, MT6893, MT6895, MT6897, MT6899, MT6983, MT6985, MT6989, MT6990, MT6991, MT8188, MT8195, MT8676, MT8678, MT8696Source CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 6.7 Medium.
Data as of 25 Oct 2026, 19:02 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.07% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 0% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 4 Nov 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
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| MediaTek, Inc. MT2737, MT6739, MT6761, MT6765, MT6768, MT6781, MT6789, MT6833, MT6835, MT6853, MT6855, MT6877, MT6878, MT6879, MT6883, MT6885, MT6886, MT6889, MT6893, MT6895, MT6897, MT6899, MT6983, MT6985, MT6989, MT6990, MT6991, MT8188, MT8195, MT8676, MT8678, MT8696 | Affected
| Fixed in– |
AI-suggested
1. Apply vendor-supplied patches (ALPS10068463) as soon as they become available to remediate the insecure default value in the preloader. 2. Restrict and monitor access to devices at the System privilege level to prevent attackers from gaining the initial foothold required for exploitation. 3. Implement strong endpoint security controls to detect and prevent privilege escalation attempts. 4. Employ secure boot and firmware integrity verification mechanisms to detect unauthorized modifications to the preloader or boot components. 5. Regularly update device firmware and operating systems to incorporate security fixes. 6. For organizations deploying embedded devices, conduct thorough security assessments and hardening of devices using affected MediaTek SoCs. 7. Monitor for unusual device behavior indicative of privilege escalation or firmware tampering. 8. Coordinate with device manufacturers and vendors to ensure timely patch deployment and security guidance.
Description
In preloader, there is a possible escalation of privilege due to an insecure default value. 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: ALPS10068463; Issue ID: MSV-4141.