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CVE-2026-90493: Improper Access Controls in Tonec Internet Download Manager

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Critical
VulnerabilityCVE-2026-90493cvecve-2026-90493
Published: 09/13/2026 (09/13/2026, 03:00:09 UTC)
Source: CVE Database V5
Vendor/Project: Tonec
Product: 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

Attack Vector
Local
Attack Complexity
Low
Attack Requirements
None
Privileges Required
Low
User Interaction
None
Vuln. Confidentiality
High
Vuln. Integrity
High
Vuln. Availability
High
Subsq. Confidentiality
High
Subsq. Integrity
High
Subsq. Availability
High
CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:H/SI:H/SA:H/E:P

Affected software

Tonec

Internet Download Manager

CPE configurations
cpe:2.3:a:tonec:internet_download_manager:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

AI-Powered Analysis

Machine-generated threat intelligence

AILast updated: 09/13/2026, 03:16:27 UTC

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.

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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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