CVE-2024-36586: AdGuardHome · Improper Privilege Management
Affects AdGuardHomeSource CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 8.8 High.
Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 13:47 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.2% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 10% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:HExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 13 Jun 2024
Detectable: no evidence on record.
No public nuclei template indexed
Weaponised: no evidence on record.
No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB
Exploited in the wildExploited: no evidence on record.
Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation
Observed by OffSeq MirageSeen by Mirage: no evidence on record.
No attack traffic recorded by OffSeq Mirage sensors
A missing step is not evidence of safety. Sources: cve.org (opens in a new tab), the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 26 Oct 2026.
What to do
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
GitHubgo-compile/AdGuardHomepkg:github/go-compile/AdGuardHomeOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
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AI-suggested
To mitigate CVE-2024-36586, organizations should immediately restrict local access to systems running AdGuardHome, ensuring only trusted administrators have permissions to modify files and binaries. Implement strict file system permissions and integrity monitoring tools (e.g., tripwire, OSSEC) to detect unauthorized changes to the AdGuardHome binary. Employ application whitelisting to prevent execution of unauthorized binaries. Regularly audit user accounts and remove unnecessary privileges to minimize the risk of local privilege escalation. Network segmentation can limit the impact if a host is compromised. Monitor system logs for suspicious activity related to AdGuardHome processes or file modifications. Stay informed about official patches or updates from AdGuardHome and apply them promptly once released. Consider deploying host-based intrusion detection systems (HIDS) to alert on anomalous behavior. Finally, educate users about the risks of local access and enforce strong endpoint security controls to reduce the likelihood of initial compromise.
Description
An issue in AdGuardHome v0.93 to latest allows unprivileged attackers to escalate privileges via overwriting the AdGuardHome binary.