CVE-2026-20594: MediaTek chipset · Out-of-bounds Read
Affects MediaTek chipsetSource CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited.
Data as of 2 Nov 2026, 02:58 UTC
Rated High by Threat Radar's AI analysis · No CVSS score from NVD or the CNA
Thin evidence
One scorer or noneExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 2 Nov 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 1 Nov 2026.
What to do
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| MediaTek, Inc.MediaTek chipset | Affected
| Fixed in– |
AI-suggested
Patches identified by Patch IDs MOLY01349680 and MOLY01369097 have been released by MediaTek to address this vulnerability. Users and device manufacturers should apply these official fixes to mitigate the risk. No further mitigation steps are indicated by the vendor advisory.
Description
CVE-2026-20594 is an out-of-bounds read vulnerability in MediaTek chipsets caused by a missing bounds check in the modem component. Exploitation can lead to a remote denial of service when a user equipment (UE) connects to a rogue base station controlled by an attacker. No additional execution privileges or user interaction are required for exploitation. Multiple MediaTek chipset models are affected. Patches have been issued under Patch IDs MOLY01349680 and MOLY01369097.