CVE-2026-5373: runZero Platform · Improper Privilege Management
Affects runZero PlatformSource CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 8.1 High : upgrade to 4.0.260202.0 soon.
Data as of 30 Oct 2026, 11:52 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.2% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 12% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
- Patch
- Available – fixed in 4.0.260202.0
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:NExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 7 Apr 2026
Detectable: no evidence on record.
No public nuclei template indexed
Weaponized: no evidence on record.
No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB
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), the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 30 Oct 2026.
What to do
Upgrade runZero Platform to 4.0.260202.0.
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| runZeroPlatform | Affected
| Fixed in
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AI-suggested
A fix for this vulnerability is available in runZero Platform version 4.0.260202.0. Users should upgrade to this version or later to remediate the issue. Since the platform is not cloud-hosted, remediation depends on applying this update. Patch status beyond this is not explicitly stated; check vendor advisories for any additional guidance.
Description
CVE-2026-5373 is a high-severity vulnerability in the runZero Platform involving improper privilege management (CWE-269). It allowed all-organization administrators to promote accounts to superuser status, potentially leading to complete compromise of confidentiality and integrity. The issue was resolved in version 4.0.260202.0 of the runZero Platform. The vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 score of 8.1, indicating high impact. No known exploits are reported in the wild.