CVE-2026-90493: Improper Access Controls in Tonec Internet Download Manager
CVE-2026-90493 is a critical vulnerability in Tonec Internet Download Manager up to version 6.42 Build 63 on Windows. It involves improper access controls in the kernel driver component idmwfp.sys. Exploitation requires local access and no user interaction. Public exploit code is available, but the vendor has not responded or provided a fix.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability affects the kernel driver file idmwfp.sys in Tonec Internet Download Manager versions up to 6.42 Build 63 on Windows. It results from improper access controls that could allow a local attacker to escalate privileges or perform unauthorized actions. The vulnerability has a CVSS 4.0 score of 9.3, indicating critical severity. Exploit code is publicly available, increasing the risk of exploitation. The vendor was notified but has not issued any advisory or patch.
Potential Impact
An attacker with local access can exploit this vulnerability to bypass access controls in the kernel driver, potentially leading to privilege escalation or unauthorized system modifications. The high CVSS score reflects the critical nature of the flaw and the availability of public exploit code.
Mitigation Recommendations
No official fix or patch is currently available from the vendor. Users should limit local access to trusted individuals and monitor for suspicious activity. Since the vendor has not responded, check for any future advisories or updates. Consider applying system-level mitigations such as restricting driver loading or using endpoint protection solutions that can detect exploit attempts.
CVE-2026-90493: Improper Access Controls in Tonec Internet Download Manager
Description
CVE-2026-90493 is a critical vulnerability in Tonec Internet Download Manager up to version 6.42 Build 63 on Windows. It involves improper access controls in the kernel driver component idmwfp.sys. Exploitation requires local access and no user interaction. Public exploit code is available, but the vendor has not responded or provided a fix.
CVSS v4.0
Score 9.3critical
Affected software
Tonec
Internet Download Manager
cpe:2.3:a:tonec:internet_download_manager:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability affects the kernel driver file idmwfp.sys in Tonec Internet Download Manager versions up to 6.42 Build 63 on Windows. It results from improper access controls that could allow a local attacker to escalate privileges or perform unauthorized actions. The vulnerability has a CVSS 4.0 score of 9.3, indicating critical severity. Exploit code is publicly available, increasing the risk of exploitation. The vendor was notified but has not issued any advisory or patch.
Potential Impact
An attacker with local access can exploit this vulnerability to bypass access controls in the kernel driver, potentially leading to privilege escalation or unauthorized system modifications. The high CVSS score reflects the critical nature of the flaw and the availability of public exploit code.
Mitigation Recommendations
No official fix or patch is currently available from the vendor. Users should limit local access to trusted individuals and monitor for suspicious activity. Since the vendor has not responded, check for any future advisories or updates. Consider applying system-level mitigations such as restricting driver loading or using endpoint protection solutions that can detect exploit attempts.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- VulDB
- Date Reserved
- 2026-09-12T08:15:21.877Z
- Cvss Version
- 4.0
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6aa6123955bf5e2cf51398e4
Added to database: 09/13/2026, 03:02:17 UTC
Last enriched: 09/13/2026, 03:16:27 UTC
Last updated: 09/13/2026, 03:36:54 UTC
Views: 6
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