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CVE-2026-20516

MediumPublished

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...

Published: Sep 7, 2026
Updated: Sep 22, 2026
Assigning CNA: MediaTek
Evidence observed: Sep 13, 2026

Primary CVSS

5.5/ 10Medium

nvd · CVSS 3.1

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

EPSS probability estimate

0.1%

Low · next 30 days

Percentile: 0.7%
Model date: Sep 21, 2026

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Summary

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.

Sources

CVE-2026-20516PoC
Write-up and ADB proof of concept for CVE-2026-20516, a confused deputy flaw in MediaTek Android TV MiracastService allowing local Wi-Fi Direct state changes.

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