CVE-2026-12858

HIGHCVSS 8.5/10EPSS 0.10%

Last modified

CVE-2026-12858 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.5/10 on the CVSS scale. Improper Privilege Management vulnerability in ESET AV Remover (standalone) allows Privilege Escalation via especially crafted RPC.. EPSS estimates a 0.10% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Improper Privilege Management vulnerability in ESET AV Remover (standalone) allows Privilege Escalation via especially crafted RPC.

Metrics

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Source: CNA advisory (CVE.org). NVD analysis pending.

VendorProductVersions
ESET spol. s.r.o.ESET AV Remover (standalone)<= 1.6.11.0

References

Timeline

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Last Modified
Status
Deferred

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-12858?
Improper Privilege Management vulnerability in ESET AV Remover (standalone) allows Privilege Escalation via especially crafted RPC.
How severe is CVE-2026-12858?
CVE-2026-12858 has a CVSS score of 8.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.10% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2026-12858?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST