CVE-2026-20468

MediumCVSS 6.0/10Last modified Oct 23, 2026

Description

In apusys, there is a possible escalation of privilege due to a confused deputy. This could lead to local escalation of privilege if a malicious actor has already obtained the System privilege. User interaction is not needed for exploitation. Patch ID: AUTO00833804; Issue ID: MSV-6741.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1 6.0/10CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N

Weakness enumeration

CWE-787

Affected software

Vendor	Product	Versions
MediaTek, Inc.	MediaTek chipset	MT8196; MT8366

References

https://www.mediatek.com/product-security-bulletin/August-2026

Timeline

Published: Aug 3, 2026
Last modified: Oct 23, 2026
NVD status: Deferred

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