How severe is CVE-2024-20056?

CVE-2024-20056 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.7, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2024-20056 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (1st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-20056?

CVE-2024-20056 primarily affects Rdkcentral Rdk-b. In total, 7 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-20056?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

Does CVE-2024-20056 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-20056 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-17771.

When was CVE-2024-20056 published?

CVE-2024-20056 was published on 2024-05-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-20056

CVE-2024-20056 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Rdkcentral Rdk-b with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.7. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-20.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.7)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (1st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-17771
Weakness: CWE-20
Affected product: Rdkcentral Rdk-b
Published: 2024-05-06
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

In preloader, there is a possible escalation of privilege due to an insecure default value. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with System execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation. Patch ID: ALPS08528185; Issue ID: ALPS08528185.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-20056?: In preloader, there is a possible escalation of privilege due to an insecure default value. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with System execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation. Patch ID: ALPS08528185; Issue ID: ALPS08528185.
How severe is CVE-2024-20056?: CVE-2024-20056 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.7, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2024-20056 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (1st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-20056?: CVE-2024-20056 primarily affects Rdkcentral Rdk-b. In total, 7 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-20056?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-20056 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-20056 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-17771.
When was CVE-2024-20056 published?: CVE-2024-20056 was published on 2024-05-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://corp.mediatek.com/product-security-bulletin/May-2024

Affected products (7)

cpe:2.3:a:rdkcentral:rdk-b:2022q3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:google:android:12.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:google:android:13.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:google:android:14.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:openwrt:openwrt:19.07.0:-:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:openwrt:openwrt:21.02.0:-:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:openwrt:openwrt:23.05:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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