CVE-2025-20794: MediaTek chipset · Stack Overflow
Affects MediaTek chipsetSource CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 6.5 Medium.
Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 11:07 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.2% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 20% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:HExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 6 Jan 2026
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
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| MediaTek, Inc.MediaTek chipset | Affected
| Fixed in– |
AI-suggested
To mitigate CVE-2025-20794, organizations and device users should ensure that all affected MediaTek chipset devices receive the latest firmware updates incorporating patches MOLY01689259 and MOLY01586470. Device manufacturers and carriers should prioritize rapid deployment of these patches through over-the-air updates. Network operators can implement detection and prevention mechanisms for rogue base stations, such as monitoring unusual base station identifiers and employing network anomaly detection systems. Enterprises should enforce policies restricting connections to untrusted cellular networks where feasible. For critical deployments, consider using devices with chipsets from vendors not affected by this vulnerability or with confirmed patched firmware. Security teams should monitor threat intelligence feeds for emerging exploits and prepare incident response plans for potential DoS incidents. Additionally, educating users about the risks of connecting to unknown cellular networks can reduce exposure. Finally, collaboration between chipset vendors, device manufacturers, and network operators is essential to ensure comprehensive mitigation coverage.
Description
In Modem, there is a possible system crash due to improper input validation. This could lead to remote denial of service, if a UE has connected to a rogue base station controlled by the attacker, with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation. Patch ID: MOLY01689259 / MOLY01586470; Issue ID: MSV-4847.