CVE-2025-20674: Critical severity OpenWrt OpenWrt vulnerability

Published Jun 2, 2025
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Updated

In wlan AP driver, there is a possible way to inject arbitrary packet due to a missing permission check. This could lead to remote escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation. Patch ID: WCNCR00413202; Issue ID: MSV-3303.

Affected Software

16 affected components
All of the following
Any of the following
OpenWrt OpenWrt=19.07.0
OpenWrt OpenWrt=21.02.0
MediaTek Mt6890
All of the following
Any of the following
OpenWrt OpenWrt=21.02.0
OpenWrt OpenWrt=23.05
MediaTek Mt6990
All of the following
MediaTek Software Development Kit<=7.6.7.2
Any of the following
MediaTek Mt6890
MediaTek Mt6990
MediaTek MT7915
MediaTek Mt7916
MediaTek Mt7981
MediaTek Mt7986
MediaTek Mt7990
MediaTek Mt7992
MediaTek Mt7993

Event History

Jun 2, 2025
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:29 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:29 AM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·03:15 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2025-20674?

CVE-2025-20674 has a high severity due to its potential for remote escalation of privilege.

2

How do I fix CVE-2025-20674?

To fix CVE-2025-20674, apply the patch identified by Patch ID WCNCR00413202.

3

What systems are affected by CVE-2025-20674?

CVE-2025-20674 affects MediaTek firmware versions 7.6.7.2 for multiple products including MT7986, MT7990, MT7992, MT7993, MT7915, and MT7916.

4

Is user interaction required for exploiting CVE-2025-20674?

Exploitation of CVE-2025-20674 does not require user interaction.

5

What could be the consequence of CVE-2025-20674 exploitation?

Exploitation of CVE-2025-20674 could lead to arbitrary packet injection and potentially escalate privileges on the affected systems.

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