CVE-2026-20498
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Privilege Escalation in GenieZone Due to Missing Permission Check

Publication date: 2026-08-03

Last updated on: 2026-08-03

Assigner: MediaTek, Inc.

Description
In geniezone, there is a possible escalation of privilege due to a missing permission check. 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: ALPS10900493; Issue ID: MSV-6765.

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Published
2026-08-03
Last Modified
2026-08-03
Generated
2026-08-03
AI Q&A
2026-08-03
EPSS Evaluated
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NVD
CVE-2026-20498
EUVD
EUVD-2026-52087

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Vendor Product Version / Range
mediatek geniezone From ALPS10900493 (exc)

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CWE ID Description
CWE-1287 The product receives input that is expected to be of a certain type, but it does not validate or incorrectly validates that the input is actually of the expected type.

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Executive Summary

This vulnerability in geniezone allows an attacker with System privilege to escalate their privileges further due to a missing permission check. Exploitation does not require user interaction and could lead to unauthorized system access or control.

Impact Analysis

If you are using geniezone, an attacker who already has System privilege could exploit this to gain higher privileges, potentially compromising the entire system. This could lead to data theft, unauthorized modifications, or system disruption.

Compliance Impact

The provided CVE data does not specify any direct impact on compliance with standards like GDPR or HIPAA. The vulnerability involves a missing permission check in geniezone, which could lead to local privilege escalation if an attacker already has System privileges. Without additional context on data handling or exposure, its compliance impact remains unclear.

Mitigation Strategies

Apply the patch identified as ALPS10900493 to address the missing permission check in geniezone. Ensure the System privilege is properly restricted to prevent local escalation of privilege.

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