CVE-2026-9489: NitroSense V3: Local Privilege Escalation (LPE) vulnerability

Published May 25, 2026
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Updated

NitroSense 3.x before 3.01.3052 contains Local Privilege Escalation (LPE) vulnerability.The program exposes a Windows Named Pipe that uses a custom protocol to invoke internal functions. However, this Named Pipe is misconfigured, allowing any authenticated local user to execute arbitrary code with NT AUTHORITY\SYSTEM privileges and to delete arbitrary files with SYSTEM privileges. By leveraging this, an attacker can execute arbitrary code on the target system with elevated privileges.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Acer NitroSense>=3.0.0<3.01.3052

Remediation

Information

Please update for version  3.01.3056.

Event History

May 25, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:50 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:50 AM
RemedyDescriptionWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-9489?

CVE-2026-9489 has a risk score of 52 indicating a moderate severity level.

2

How do I fix CVE-2026-9489?

To remediate CVE-2026-9489, upgrade to Acer NitroSense version 3.01.3056 or later.

3

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2026-9489?

CVE-2026-9489 is classified as a Local Privilege Escalation (LPE) vulnerability.

4

Who is affected by CVE-2026-9489?

CVE-2026-9489 affects users of Acer NitroSense version 3.x prior to 3.01.3056.

5

What causes the vulnerability in CVE-2026-9489?

The vulnerability in CVE-2026-9489 is caused by a misconfigured Windows Named Pipe that allows arbitrary code execution by authenticated local users.

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