How severe is CVE-2025-20771?

CVE-2025-20771 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-2025-20771 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-2025-20771?

CVE-2025-20771 primarily affects Google Android. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2025-20771?

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

Does CVE-2025-20771 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2025-20771 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-200154.

When was CVE-2025-20771 published?

CVE-2025-20771 was published on 2025-12-02 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2025-20771

CVE-2025-20771 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Google Android 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-457.

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-2025-200154
Weakness: CWE-457
Affected product: Google Android
Published: 2025-12-02
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

In display, there is a possible escalation of privilege due to improper input validation. 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: ALPS10196993; Issue ID: MSV-4802.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2025-20771?: In display, there is a possible escalation of privilege due to improper input validation. 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: ALPS10196993; Issue ID: MSV-4802.
How severe is CVE-2025-20771?: CVE-2025-20771 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-2025-20771 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-2025-20771?: CVE-2025-20771 primarily affects Google Android. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2025-20771?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2025-20771 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2025-20771 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-200154.
When was CVE-2025-20771 published?: CVE-2025-20771 was published on 2025-12-02 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

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

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:o:google:android:14.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:google:android:15.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:google:android:16.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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