CVE-2026-20755: Escalation of Privilege in LLM Scaler software
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.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
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.
CVE-2026-20755: Escalation of Privilege in 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
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
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.
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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