CVE-2026-15475: Improper Access Controls in MiniTool Partition Wizard
MiniTool Partition Wizard versions 13.0 through 13.6 contain an improper access control vulnerability in the signed kernel driver component pwdrvio.sys. This local vulnerability allows an attacker with limited privileges to manipulate access controls improperly. The issue is fixed by upgrading to version 13.9.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-15475 describes an improper access control vulnerability in MiniTool Partition Wizard's signed kernel driver (pwdrvio.sys) affecting versions 13.0 to 13.6. The vulnerability can be exploited locally by an attacker with low privileges to manipulate access controls, potentially leading to unauthorized actions. The vendor has addressed this issue in version 13.9, which should be applied to remediate the vulnerability. The CVSS 4.0 base score is 4.8 (medium severity), reflecting local attack vector, low complexity, no user interaction, and limited impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability allows a local attacker with low privileges to bypass or manipulate access controls within the kernel driver component, potentially enabling unauthorized actions or privilege escalation. However, the impact is limited due to the requirement for local access and the low severity score.
Mitigation Recommendations
Upgrade MiniTool Partition Wizard to version 13.9 or later to remediate this vulnerability. Applying this update addresses the improper access control issue in the pwdrvio.sys driver component.
CVE-2026-15475: Improper Access Controls in MiniTool Partition Wizard
Description
MiniTool Partition Wizard versions 13.0 through 13.6 contain an improper access control vulnerability in the signed kernel driver component pwdrvio.sys. This local vulnerability allows an attacker with limited privileges to manipulate access controls improperly. The issue is fixed by upgrading to version 13.9.
CVSS v4.0
Score 4.8medium
Affected software
cpe:2.3:a:minitool:partition_wizard:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-15475 describes an improper access control vulnerability in MiniTool Partition Wizard's signed kernel driver (pwdrvio.sys) affecting versions 13.0 to 13.6. The vulnerability can be exploited locally by an attacker with low privileges to manipulate access controls, potentially leading to unauthorized actions. The vendor has addressed this issue in version 13.9, which should be applied to remediate the vulnerability. The CVSS 4.0 base score is 4.8 (medium severity), reflecting local attack vector, low complexity, no user interaction, and limited impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability allows a local attacker with low privileges to bypass or manipulate access controls within the kernel driver component, potentially enabling unauthorized actions or privilege escalation. However, the impact is limited due to the requirement for local access and the low severity score.
Mitigation Recommendations
Upgrade MiniTool Partition Wizard to version 13.9 or later to remediate this vulnerability. Applying this update addresses the improper access control issue in the pwdrvio.sys driver component.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- VulDB
- Date Reserved
- 2026-07-11T09:40:55.072Z
- Cvss Version
- 4.0
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a52fce068715ace43b3f135
Added to database: 07/12/2026, 02:33:04 UTC
Last enriched: 07/12/2026, 02:47:25 UTC
Last updated: 07/12/2026, 04:14:43 UTC
Views: 10
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