Main Vulnerability Database Vulnerabilities #VU146528

Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls in Endpoint Security for Windows - #VU146528

Published: August 31, 2026

Vulnerability identifier: #VU146528

CSH Severity: Low

CVSS v4: 8.5 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N]

CVE-ID: N/A

CWE-ID: CWE-264

Exploitation vector: Local access

Exploit availability: Public exploit is available

Vulnerability details

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

The vulnerability exists due to improperly imposed security restrictions. A local user can execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges.

Note, this vulnerability was dubbed HardBreacher.

Endpoint Security for Windows

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