CVE-2026-20546: In Modem, there is a possible out of bounds write due to an incorrect bounds check
Source GCVE Database
Not known to be exploited.
Data as of 2 Nov 2026, 04:59 UTC
Rated High by Threat Radar's AI analysis · CVSS not yet scored by NVD
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 as MOLY01876654 and MOLY01774038 address this vulnerability. Users and administrators should apply these official fixes to remediate the issue. No additional mitigation steps are indicated.
Description
A vulnerability in the modem component allows an out of bounds write due to an incorrect bounds check. This flaw can be exploited remotely by an attacker controlling a rogue base station to escalate privileges on the affected device without requiring user interaction.