CVE-2026-0776: Discord Client · Uncontrolled Search Path Element
Affects Discord ClientSource CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 7.3 High.
Data as of 25 Oct 2026, 19:02 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.3% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 31% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 23 Jan 2026
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 2026-10-25.
What to do
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| DiscordClient | Affected
| Fixed in– |
AI-suggested
Organizations and users should immediately verify their Discord Client version and avoid using version 1.0.9196 until a patch is released. Employ application whitelisting and endpoint protection solutions to detect and block unauthorized file modifications or suspicious DLL loading behaviors related to Discord. Restrict local user permissions to minimize the ability to write to directories in the search path used by Discord. Monitor systems for unusual activity involving discord_rpc module or unexpected file loads. Educate users about the risks of running untrusted code and the importance of applying updates promptly once available. Consider isolating Discord usage in sandboxed environments or virtual machines to contain potential exploitation. Maintain robust logging and alerting on endpoint systems to detect privilege escalation attempts. Coordinate with Discord support channels for updates on patches or official guidance.
Description
Discord Client Uncontrolled Search Path Element Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows local attackers to escalate privileges on affected installations of Discord Client. An attacker must first obtain the ability to execute low-privileged code on the target system in order to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the discord_rpc module. The product loads a file from an unsecured location. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to escalate privileges and execute arbitrary code in the context of a target user. Was ZDI-CAN-27057.