CVE-2026-20554: In Modem, there is a possible system crash due to a missing bounds check
Source GCVE Database
Not known to be exploited.
Data as of 2 Nov 2026, 04:58 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
A patch identified as MOLY01911177 is available to address this vulnerability. Users and administrators should apply this patch to mitigate the risk. No further mitigation steps are indicated.
Description
A vulnerability in the modem component allows a possible system crash due to a missing bounds check. This flaw could enable remote escalation of privilege if a user equipment (UE) connects to a rogue base station controlled by an attacker. Exploitation requires user interaction. A patch identified as MOLY01911177 addresses this issue.