CVE-2026-8036: CWE-1285 Improper validation of specified index, position, or offset in input in NI NI-PAL
CVE-2026-8036 is a high-severity vulnerability in NI-PAL versions 26. 3. 0 and earlier on Windows and Linux. It involves improper input validation that may allow a local authenticated user to access arbitrary system memory, potentially leading to privilege escalation. The vulnerability has a CVSS 4. 0 base score of 8. 4, indicating significant impact if exploited. No official patch or remediation guidance is currently available from the vendor. There are no known exploits in the wild at this time.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability (CVE-2026-8036) arises from improper validation of specified index, position, or offset in input within the NI-PAL software. It affects versions 26.3.0 and prior on Windows and Linux platforms. A local authenticated user could leverage this flaw to read or manipulate arbitrary system memory, which may result in privilege escalation. The CVSS 4.0 vector indicates the attack requires local access with low complexity and no user interaction, but the vulnerability has high impact on confidentiality and integrity. No vendor advisory or patch information is currently available.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could allow a local authenticated user to access arbitrary system memory, potentially leading to privilege escalation. This could compromise system confidentiality and integrity. There are no reports of active exploitation in the wild.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, restrict local access to trusted users only and monitor for unusual activity related to NI-PAL. Avoid running NI-PAL on untrusted systems or accounts with elevated privileges.
CVE-2026-8036: CWE-1285 Improper validation of specified index, position, or offset in input in NI NI-PAL
Description
CVE-2026-8036 is a high-severity vulnerability in NI-PAL versions 26. 3. 0 and earlier on Windows and Linux. It involves improper input validation that may allow a local authenticated user to access arbitrary system memory, potentially leading to privilege escalation. The vulnerability has a CVSS 4. 0 base score of 8. 4, indicating significant impact if exploited. No official patch or remediation guidance is currently available from the vendor. There are no known exploits in the wild at this time.
CVSS v4.0
Score 8.4high
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability (CVE-2026-8036) arises from improper validation of specified index, position, or offset in input within the NI-PAL software. It affects versions 26.3.0 and prior on Windows and Linux platforms. A local authenticated user could leverage this flaw to read or manipulate arbitrary system memory, which may result in privilege escalation. The CVSS 4.0 vector indicates the attack requires local access with low complexity and no user interaction, but the vulnerability has high impact on confidentiality and integrity. No vendor advisory or patch information is currently available.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could allow a local authenticated user to access arbitrary system memory, potentially leading to privilege escalation. This could compromise system confidentiality and integrity. There are no reports of active exploitation in the wild.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, restrict local access to trusted users only and monitor for unusual activity related to NI-PAL. Avoid running NI-PAL on untrusted systems or accounts with elevated privileges.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- NI
- Date Reserved
- 2026-05-06T13:33:43.716Z
- Cvss Version
- 4.0
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a1f3494e29bf47b50fa25ca
Added to database: 6/2/2026, 7:52:52 PM
Last enriched: 6/2/2026, 7:55:00 PM
Last updated: 6/2/2026, 9:16:38 PM
Views: 4
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