CVE-2026-28700: Escalation of Privilege in EquiTriton
CVE-2026-28700 is an escalation of privilege vulnerability in EquiTriton before version f5ddbb5. It involves an uncontrolled search path in user applications running in Ring 3, which may allow a privileged user combined with an unprivileged software adversary to escalate privileges. The attack requires local access, low complexity, and passive user interaction. The vulnerability impacts confidentiality, integrity, and availability at a high level within the vulnerable system context but does not extend to subsequent system-wide impacts.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability in EquiTriton before commit f5ddbb5 arises from an uncontrolled search path in Ring 3 user applications. An unprivileged software adversary working with a privileged user can exploit this condition to escalate privileges. The attack vector requires local access, low complexity, and passive user interaction, without special internal knowledge. The vulnerability affects the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the vulnerable system components at a high level but does not propagate to broader system impacts.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability can lead to escalation of privilege, potentially compromising the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the vulnerable system components at a high level. However, it does not cause subsequent impacts on overall system confidentiality, integrity, or availability. The attack requires local access and a privileged user context, limiting remote exploitation possibilities.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. No official fix or workaround information is provided at this time.
CVE-2026-28700: Escalation of Privilege in EquiTriton
Description
CVE-2026-28700 is an escalation of privilege vulnerability in EquiTriton before version f5ddbb5. It involves an uncontrolled search path in user applications running in Ring 3, which may allow a privileged user combined with an unprivileged software adversary to escalate privileges. The attack requires local access, low complexity, and passive user interaction. The vulnerability impacts confidentiality, integrity, and availability at a high level within the vulnerable system context but does not extend to subsequent system-wide impacts.
CVSS v4.0
Score 5.4medium
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Technical Analysis
This vulnerability in EquiTriton before commit f5ddbb5 arises from an uncontrolled search path in Ring 3 user applications. An unprivileged software adversary working with a privileged user can exploit this condition to escalate privileges. The attack vector requires local access, low complexity, and passive user interaction, without special internal knowledge. The vulnerability affects the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the vulnerable system components at a high level but does not propagate to broader system impacts.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability can lead to escalation of privilege, potentially compromising the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the vulnerable system components at a high level. However, it does not cause subsequent impacts on overall system confidentiality, integrity, or availability. The attack requires local access and a privileged user context, limiting remote exploitation possibilities.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. No official fix or workaround information is provided at this time.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- intel
- Date Reserved
- 2026-03-20T03:00:17.126Z
- Cvss Version
- 4.0
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a7b5472bf8831d539106be0
Added to database: 08/11/2026, 16:57:22 UTC
Last enriched: 08/11/2026, 23:58:38 UTC
Last updated: 08/11/2026, 23:58:38 UTC
Views: 3
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