CVE-2026-7480
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CVE-2026-7480 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.3/10 on the CVSS scale. An Incorrect Permission Assignment for Critical Resource vulnerability in ASUS System Control Interface allows a local user to elevate privileges to SYSTEM and execute arbitrary code via a crafted RPC call that bypass the validation mechanism. Refer to the 'Security Update for ASUS System Control Interface' section on the ASUS Security Advisory for more information.. EPSS estimates a 0.14% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
An Incorrect Permission Assignment for Critical Resource vulnerability in ASUS System Control Interface allows a local user to elevate privileges to SYSTEM and execute arbitrary code via a crafted RPC call that bypass the validation mechanism. Refer to the 'Security Update for ASUS System Control Interface' section on the ASUS Security Advisory for more information.
Metrics
CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:H/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
Source: CNA advisory (CVE.org). NVD analysis pending.
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| ASUS | ASUS System Control Interface | 3.1.59.0 and earlier |
| ASUS | ASUS System Control Interface | 3.2.60.0 and earlier |
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Timeline
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- Status
- Awaiting Analysis
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