CVE-2026-3796: Qi-ANXIN QAX Virus Removal · Improper Access Controls
Affects Qi-ANXIN QAX Virus RemovalSource CVE Database V5
Public exploit available · CVSS 4.8 Medium.
Data as of 30 Oct 2026, 11:52 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.2% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 13% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:L/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:PExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 9 Mar 2026
Detectable: no evidence on record.
No public nuclei template indexed
Weaponized: evidence found.
Public exploit code: GitHub proofs of concept
Exploited in the wildExploited: no evidence on record.
Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation
Observed by OffSeq MirageSeen by Mirage: no evidence on record.
No attack traffic recorded by OffSeq Mirage sensors
A missing step is not evidence of safety. Sources: cve.org (opens in a new tab), GitHub proofs of concept, the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 30 Oct 2026.
What to do
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Qi-ANXINQAX Virus Removal | Affected
| Fixed in– |
AI-suggested
- Restrict local user privileges to the minimum necessary to reduce the risk of exploitation by low-privileged users.
- Implement strict access control policies and monitor for unusual process termination activities, especially those involving security or system processes.
- Employ host-based intrusion detection systems (HIDS) or endpoint detection and response (EDR) solutions to detect and alert on suspicious use of ZwTerminateProcess or related kernel-level operations.
- Isolate critical systems and limit local access to trusted personnel only.
- Regularly audit and review system logs for signs of exploitation attempts.
- Engage with Qi-ANXIN for updates and monitor for any forthcoming patches or advisories.
- 8. Educate internal teams about the vulnerability and the importance of minimizing local access and privilege escalation risks.
Description
A weakness has been identified in Qi-ANXIN QAX Virus Removal up to 2025-10-22. The affected element is the function ZwTerminateProcess in the library QKSecureIO_Imp.sys of the component Mini Filter Driver. Executing a manipulation can lead to improper access controls. The attack is restricted to local execution. The exploit has been made available to the public and could be used for attacks. The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.