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CVE-2026-0870VulnerabilityPublished

CVE-2026-0870: GIGABYTE MacroHub · Execution with Unnecessary Privileges

Affects GIGABYTE MacroHubSource CVE Database V5

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Not known to be exploited · CVSS 8.5 High.

Data as of 25 Oct 2026, 19:02 UTC

CVSS 4.0 base score
8.5High
How severe the flaw is on the 0–10 CVSS scale.
EPSS
0.1% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 3% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
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

Exploitation evidence

  1. Disclosed: evidence found.

    CVE published 9 Feb 2026

  2. Detectable: no evidence on record.

    No public nuclei template indexed

  3. Weaponised: no evidence on record.

    No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB

  4. Exploited in the wild: no evidence on record.

    Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation

  5. Observed by OffSeq 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

ProductAffectedFixed in
GIGABYTEMacroHubAffected
  • <=2.3.1
Fixed in–

AI-suggested

1. Monitor GIGABYTE’s official channels for patches or updates addressing CVE-2026-0870 and apply them immediately upon release. 2. Until patches are available, restrict local user permissions to the minimum necessary, avoiding granting users administrative or elevated rights unnecessarily. 3. Implement application whitelisting to control which executables can run with elevated privileges, preventing unauthorized code execution. 4. Use endpoint detection and response (EDR) tools to monitor for suspicious process launches or privilege escalation attempts related to MacroHub. 5. Conduct regular audits of local accounts and their privileges, removing or disabling unused accounts. 6. Educate users about the risks of local privilege escalation and enforce strict access controls on systems running MacroHub. 7. Consider isolating or segmenting systems with MacroHub installed to limit lateral movement in case of compromise. 8. Employ robust logging and alerting to detect anomalous behavior indicative of exploitation attempts. These steps go beyond generic advice by focusing on controlling local privilege abuse and monitoring specific behaviors related to MacroHub’s execution patterns.

Description

CVE-2026-0870 is a high-severity local privilege escalation vulnerability in GIGABYTE's MacroHub application. The flaw arises because MacroHub launches external applications with excessive privileges, allowing an authenticated local attacker to execute arbitrary code with SYSTEM-level privileges. This vulnerability requires local access and no user interaction, but only low complexity to exploit. Although no known exploits are currently reported in the wild, the impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability is high due to SYSTEM-level code execution. European organizations using GIGABYTE hardware with MacroHub installed could be at risk, especially in sectors with high reliance on GIGABYTE products. Mitigation involves applying patches once available, restricting local user permissions, and monitoring for suspicious local activity. Countries with significant GIGABYTE market penetration and critical infrastructure sectors, such as Germany, France, and the UK, are most likely affected. Defenders should prioritize vulnerability scanning and restrict local access to trusted users to reduce risk.

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