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CVE-2026-20525

MEDIUM · CVSS 5.3 EPSS 0.20% Public Exploit

Source: NVD + CISA KEV + EPSS · Published 2026-10-05 · Last synced 2026-10-09

CyberRota Analysis

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The vulnerability exists in the Modem, where improper input validation can lead to a system crash, resulting in a remote denial of service when a user equipment (UE) connects to a rogue base station controlled by an attacker. Exploitation does not require user interaction or additional execution privileges, making it particularly concerning for mobile network operators and device manufacturers. Organizations should prioritize addressing this issue to prevent potential service disruptions.

Public Exploit Signal

A public exploit, PoC, GitHub repository or Metasploit reference was detected for this CVE.

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CVE
CVE-2026-20525
Severity
MEDIUM
CVSS
5.3
EPSS
0.20%

Original NVD Description

In Modem, there is a possible system crash due to improper input validation. This could lead to remote denial of service, if a UE has connected to a rogue base station controlled by the attacker, with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation. Patch ID: MOLY01870473 / MOLY00814393; Issue ID: MSV-9041.

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