Privilege Escalation Vulnerability in GenieZone by MediaTek

CVE-2026-20448

What is CVE-2026-20448?

GenieZone by MediaTek is exposed to a privilege escalation vulnerability due to inadequate permission checks. This flaw allows malicious users with system privileges to escalate their access without any user interaction, potentially leading to unauthorized control over sensitive operations. Prompt patching is crucial to mitigate risks associated with this issue, as referenced in the MediaTek product security bulletin.

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