Main Vulnerability Database Vulnerabilities #VU131559

Incorrect default permissions in Intel NPU Driver for Windows - CVE-2026-20718

Published: May 15, 2026

Vulnerability identifier: #VU131559

CSH Severity: Low

CVSS v4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:H/AT:P/PR:L/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear

CVE-ID: CVE-2026-20718

CWE-ID: CWE-276

Exploitation vector: Local access

Exploit availability: No public exploit available

Vendor: Intel

Affected software:
Intel NPU Driver for Windows

Detailed vulnerability description

The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to incorrect default permissions. A local user can gain elevated privileges on the target system.

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