CVE-2026-20466: MediaTek chipset · Out-of-bounds Write
Affects MediaTek chipsetSource CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 6.1 Medium.
Data as of 1 Nov 2026, 08:20 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.1% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 5% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
CVSS:3.1/AV:P/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:NExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 3 Aug 2026
Detectable: no evidence on record.
No public nuclei template indexed
Weaponized: 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 31 Oct 2026.
What to do
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| MediaTek, Inc.MediaTek chipset | Affected
| Fixed in– |
AI-suggested
Until a patch is confirmed, restrict physical access to affected devices to mitigate risk.
Description
CVE-2026-20466 is a medium severity vulnerability in MediaTek chipsets MT2737, MT6880, MT6890, and MT6990. It involves a heap buffer overflow in the secure boot process that could allow local escalation of privilege without user interaction. Exploitation requires physical access to the device but no additional execution privileges. The vulnerability is identified as CWE-787 (Out-of-bounds Write).