CVE-2026-20520

In Modem, there is a possible out of bounds write due to a missing bounds check. This could lead to remote escalation of privilege, if a UE has connected to a rogue base station controlled by the attacker, with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation. Patch ID: MOLY01778988; Issue ID: MSV-8897.

  • Published Oct 5, 2026
  • CVSS 7.5 high
  • 0.2% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days (EPSS)

Affected software

CVE-2026-20520 at the National Vulnerability Database