Main Vulnerability Database Vulnerabilities #VU144250

Untrusted search path in Intel Performance Counter Monitor (PCM) - CVE-2026-32791

Published: August 19, 2026

Vulnerability identifier: #VU144250

CSH Severity: Low

CVSS v4: 5.4 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:H/AT:N/PR:L/UI:P/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N]

CVE-ID: CVE-2026-32791

CWE-ID: CWE-426

Exploitation vector: Local access

Exploit availability: No public exploit available

Vulnerability details

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

The vulnerability exists due to usage of an untrusted search path. A local user can gain elevated privileges on the target system.

Intel Performance Counter Monitor (PCM)

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Intel Performance Counter Monitor (PCM) - update to 202604