CVE-2026-8797
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CVE-2026-8797 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.5/10 on the CVSS scale. An access control deficiency vulnerability exists in ExpressUpdate Agent for Windows. If a malicious user gains access to the product, arbitrary code could be executed with SYSTEM privileges.. EPSS estimates a 0.12% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
An access control deficiency vulnerability exists in ExpressUpdate Agent for Windows. If a malicious user gains access to the product, arbitrary code could be executed with SYSTEM privileges.
Metrics
CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/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
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Timeline
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- Status
- Deferred
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