CVE-2026-8069: CWE-22: Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') in Acer PredatorSense V3
Acer PredatorSense V3 versions 3. 00. 3136 to 3. 00. 3196 contain a local privilege escalation vulnerability due to improper limitation of a pathname in a Windows Named Pipe interface. This misconfiguration allows any authenticated local user to execute arbitrary code and delete files with SYSTEM privileges. The vulnerability is classified as high severity with a CVSS 4. 0 score of 8. 5. No official patch or remediation guidance is currently available from the vendor.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-8069 is a local privilege escalation vulnerability in Acer PredatorSense V3 (versions 3.00.3136 to 3.00.3196). The application exposes a Windows Named Pipe using a custom protocol that is misconfigured, permitting any authenticated local user to invoke internal functions improperly. This flaw allows execution of arbitrary code and deletion of arbitrary files with NT AUTHORITY\SYSTEM privileges. The vulnerability involves CWE-22 (Path Traversal), CWE-269 (Improper Privilege Management), CWE-284 (Improper Access Control), and CWE-732 (Incorrect Permission Assignment). The CVSS 4.0 vector indicates low attack complexity but requires local access and privileges, with high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Potential Impact
An authenticated local attacker can leverage this vulnerability to escalate privileges to SYSTEM level, enabling arbitrary code execution and deletion of files with full system privileges. This can lead to complete system compromise, unauthorized data modification, or denial of service. 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 user access to affected systems and consider disabling or limiting use of PredatorSense V3 versions 3.00.3136 to 3.00.3196 where feasible. Monitor for vendor updates regarding patches or workarounds.
CVE-2026-8069: CWE-22: Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') in Acer PredatorSense V3
Description
Acer PredatorSense V3 versions 3. 00. 3136 to 3. 00. 3196 contain a local privilege escalation vulnerability due to improper limitation of a pathname in a Windows Named Pipe interface. This misconfiguration allows any authenticated local user to execute arbitrary code and delete files with SYSTEM privileges. The vulnerability is classified as high severity with a CVSS 4. 0 score of 8. 5. No official patch or remediation guidance is currently available from the vendor.
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Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-8069 is a local privilege escalation vulnerability in Acer PredatorSense V3 (versions 3.00.3136 to 3.00.3196). The application exposes a Windows Named Pipe using a custom protocol that is misconfigured, permitting any authenticated local user to invoke internal functions improperly. This flaw allows execution of arbitrary code and deletion of arbitrary files with NT AUTHORITY\SYSTEM privileges. The vulnerability involves CWE-22 (Path Traversal), CWE-269 (Improper Privilege Management), CWE-284 (Improper Access Control), and CWE-732 (Incorrect Permission Assignment). The CVSS 4.0 vector indicates low attack complexity but requires local access and privileges, with high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Potential Impact
An authenticated local attacker can leverage this vulnerability to escalate privileges to SYSTEM level, enabling arbitrary code execution and deletion of files with full system privileges. This can lead to complete system compromise, unauthorized data modification, or denial of service. 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 user access to affected systems and consider disabling or limiting use of PredatorSense V3 versions 3.00.3136 to 3.00.3196 where feasible. Monitor for vendor updates regarding patches or workarounds.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Acer
- Date Reserved
- 2026-05-07T06:26:33.337Z
- Cvss Version
- 4.0
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 69fd8104cbff5d86109f55cf
Added to database: 5/8/2026, 6:21:56 AM
Last enriched: 5/8/2026, 6:36:22 AM
Last updated: 5/8/2026, 11:47:47 AM
Views: 10
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