How severe is CVE-2024-20153?

CVE-2024-20153 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2024-20153 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (24th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-20153?

CVE-2024-20153 primarily affects Mediatek Software Development Kit. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-20153?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

Does CVE-2024-20153 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-20153 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-17868.

When was CVE-2024-20153 published?

CVE-2024-20153 was published on 2025-01-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-20153

CVE-2024-20153 is a high-severity vulnerability in Mediatek Software Development Kit with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. 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-304.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (24th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-17868
Weakness: CWE-304
Affected product: Mediatek Software Development Kit
Published: 2025-01-06
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

In wlan STA, there is a possible way to trick a client to connect to an AP with spoofed SSID. This could lead to remote information disclosure with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation. Patch ID: ALPS08990446 / ALPS09057442; Issue ID: MSV-1598.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-20153?: In wlan STA, there is a possible way to trick a client to connect to an AP with spoofed SSID. This could lead to remote information disclosure with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation. Patch ID: ALPS08990446 / ALPS09057442; Issue ID: MSV-1598.
How severe is CVE-2024-20153?: CVE-2024-20153 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2024-20153 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (24th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-20153?: CVE-2024-20153 primarily affects Mediatek Software Development Kit. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-20153?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
Does CVE-2024-20153 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-20153 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-17868.
When was CVE-2024-20153 published?: CVE-2024-20153 was published on 2025-01-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://corp.mediatek.com/product-security-bulletin/January-2025

Affected products (6)

cpe:2.3:a:linuxfoundation:yocto:3.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:linuxfoundation:yocto:4.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:linuxfoundation:yocto:5.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:mediatek:software_development_kit:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:google:android:14.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:google:android:15.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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