CVE-2026-12518: CWE-269 Improper Privilege Management in Logitech Logi Options+
CVE-2026-12518 is a local privilege escalation vulnerability in the Logitech Logi Options+ updater service on Windows. It allows a low-privileged local user to execute arbitrary code with SYSTEM privileges. The affected versions are from 1.88.0 up to but not including 2.7.0. The vulnerability is classified as CWE-269, indicating improper privilege management. The CVSS 4.0 score is 8.5, reflecting a high severity level. No patch or remediation details are provided in the available data.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability involves improper privilege management in the Logitech Logi Options+ updater service on Windows platforms. A local attacker with low privileges can exploit this flaw to execute arbitrary code as the SYSTEM user, effectively escalating their privileges. The affected software versions are >=1.88.0 and <2.7.0. The CVSS 4.0 vector indicates low attack complexity and no user interaction required, with high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No known exploits in the wild have been reported, and no official patch or vendor advisory details are currently available.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows a local attacker to gain SYSTEM-level privileges on the affected Windows system. This can lead to full control over the system, including the ability to install software, modify system settings, and access sensitive data. The high CVSS score reflects the significant risk posed by this vulnerability.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, restrict local user access to trusted individuals and monitor for suspicious activity related to the Logi Options+ updater service.
CVE-2026-12518: CWE-269 Improper Privilege Management in Logitech Logi Options+
Description
CVE-2026-12518 is a local privilege escalation vulnerability in the Logitech Logi Options+ updater service on Windows. It allows a low-privileged local user to execute arbitrary code with SYSTEM privileges. The affected versions are from 1.88.0 up to but not including 2.7.0. The vulnerability is classified as CWE-269, indicating improper privilege management. The CVSS 4.0 score is 8.5, reflecting a high severity level. No patch or remediation details are provided in the available data.
CVSS v4.0
Score 8.5high
Affected software
Logitech
Logi Options+
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Weaknesses
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Technical Analysis
This vulnerability involves improper privilege management in the Logitech Logi Options+ updater service on Windows platforms. A local attacker with low privileges can exploit this flaw to execute arbitrary code as the SYSTEM user, effectively escalating their privileges. The affected software versions are >=1.88.0 and <2.7.0. The CVSS 4.0 vector indicates low attack complexity and no user interaction required, with high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No known exploits in the wild have been reported, and no official patch or vendor advisory details are currently available.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows a local attacker to gain SYSTEM-level privileges on the affected Windows system. This can lead to full control over the system, including the ability to install software, modify system settings, and access sensitive data. The high CVSS score reflects the significant risk posed by this vulnerability.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, restrict local user access to trusted individuals and monitor for suspicious activity related to the Logi Options+ updater service.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Logitech
- Date Reserved
- 2026-06-17T12:51:42.609Z
- Cvss Version
- 4.0
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6aa7a67b55bf5e2cf5ba0867
Added to database: 09/14/2026, 07:47:07 UTC
Last enriched: 09/14/2026, 08:01:37 UTC
Last updated: 09/14/2026, 08:01:37 UTC
Views: 5
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