CVE-2026-77827: CWE-428 Unquoted Search Path or Element in Maono Maono Link
Description
Maono Link 3.8.13 MaonoAiServices Windows service allows local privilege escalation for a standard user account via improper write privileges in 'C:\ProgramData\Maono'. Fixed in 4.0.80.
CVSS v3.1
Score 7.1high
Affected software
Maono
Maono Link
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Weaknesses
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Technical Analysis
Maono Link 3.8.13 contains an unquoted search path or element vulnerability (CWE-428) in the MaonoAiServices Windows service. The service improperly grants write permissions to the 'C:\ProgramData\Maono' directory, enabling local users with standard privileges to escalate their privileges. This vulnerability is addressed in Maono Link version 4.0.80.
Potential Impact
A local attacker with standard user privileges can exploit this vulnerability to gain elevated privileges on the affected system. The CVSS 3.1 score of 7.1 (high) reflects the significant confidentiality and integrity impact, with no user interaction required. Availability is not affected.
Mitigation Recommendations
Upgrade Maono Link to version 4.0.80 or later, where this vulnerability is fixed. No other mitigations are specified.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- cisa-cg
- Date Reserved
- 2026-08-21T14:50:20.105Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6aa07237acd9273b4931f74d
Added to database: 09/08/2026, 20:38:15 UTC
Last enriched: 09/16/2026, 01:05:07 UTC
Last updated: 10/23/2026, 15:10:15 UTC
Views: 79
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