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CVE-2026-20755: Escalation of Privilege in LLM Scaler software

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VulnerabilityCVE-2026-20755cvecve-2026-20755
Published: 08/11/2026 (08/11/2026, 16:25:56 UTC)
Source: CVE Database V5
Product: LLM Scaler software

Description

CVE-2026-20755 is a medium severity vulnerability in LLM Scaler software involving a protection mechanism failure that may allow escalation of privilege. The issue occurs in Ring 3 user applications and requires an unprivileged adversary with a privileged user context and low complexity attack with passive user interaction. The vulnerability impacts confidentiality, integrity, and availability at a high level within the vulnerable system. No specific affected versions or patches are currently identified.

CVSS v4.0

Score 5.4medium

Attack Vector
Local
Attack Complexity
Low
Attack Requirements
Present
Privileges Required
High
User Interaction
Passive
Vuln. Confidentiality
High
Vuln. Integrity
High
Vuln. Availability
High
Subsq. Confidentiality
None
Subsq. Integrity
None
Subsq. Availability
None
CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:P/PR:H/UI:P/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N

AI-Powered Analysis

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AILast updated: 08/12/2026, 00:12:56 UTC

Technical Analysis

This vulnerability in LLM Scaler software is caused by a failure in protection mechanisms within Ring 3 user applications, enabling an escalation of privilege. An attacker with local access, possessing unprivileged software combined with a privileged user, may exploit this vulnerability through a low complexity attack that requires only passive user interaction. The vulnerability has a CVSS 4.0 base score of 5.4, indicating medium severity, and affects confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the vulnerable system at a high level. There is no information on affected versions or available patches, and no known exploits in the wild.

Potential Impact

If exploited, this vulnerability could allow an attacker to escalate privileges on the affected system, potentially compromising confidentiality, integrity, and availability at a high level within the vulnerable system. However, the vulnerability does not extend to subsequent impacts beyond the vulnerable system itself. The attack requires local access, a privileged user context, and passive user interaction.

Mitigation Recommendations

Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. No official fix or workaround information is currently available. Monitor vendor communications for updates on patches or mitigations.

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Technical Details

Data Version
5.2
Assigner Short Name
intel
Date Reserved
2026-01-13T04:00:20.807Z
Cvss Version
4.0
State
PUBLISHED
Remediation Level
null

Threat ID: 6a7b546abf8831d539106a3c

Added to database: 08/11/2026, 16:57:14 UTC

Last enriched: 08/12/2026, 00:12:56 UTC

Last updated: 08/12/2026, 00:12:56 UTC

Views: 5

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