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CVE-2026-20588

MEDIUM · CVSS 6.7 EPSS 0.11% Public Exploit

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

CyberRota Analysis

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The vulnerability in mtee allows for local escalation of privilege due to a missing bounds check, enabling an attacker with System privileges to gain elevated access without user interaction. Organizations using mtee should prioritize addressing this issue, particularly those with sensitive data or critical systems, to prevent potential exploitation. A patch is available under Patch ID ALPS11383899.

Public Exploit Signal

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CVE
CVE-2026-20588
Severity
MEDIUM
CVSS
6.7
EPSS
0.11%

Original NVD Description

In mtee, there is a possible escalation of privilege due to a missing bounds 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: ALPS11383899; Issue ID: MSV-9607.

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