How severe is CVE-2026-20516?

CVE-2026-20516 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.

Is CVE-2026-20516 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (2nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2026-20516?

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

When was CVE-2026-20516 published?

CVE-2026-20516 was published on 2026-09-07 and last updated on 2026-09-22.

CVE-2026-20516

CVE-2026-20516 is a medium-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5. 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-926.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (2nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-926
Published: 2026-09-07
Last modified: 2026-09-22

Description

In MiracastService, there is a possible escalation of privilege due to a confused deputy. This could lead to local denial of service with User execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation. Patch ID: ALPS11060069 / DTV04881615; Issue ID: MSV-7882.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-20516?: In MiracastService, there is a possible escalation of privilege due to a confused deputy. This could lead to local denial of service with User execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation. Patch ID: ALPS11060069 / DTV04881615; Issue ID: MSV-7882.
How severe is CVE-2026-20516?: CVE-2026-20516 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2026-20516 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (2nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2026-20516?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2026-20516 published?: CVE-2026-20516 was published on 2026-09-07 and last updated on 2026-09-22.

References

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

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