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HIGH · 7.1

CVE-2026-8036

Improper input validation in NI-PAL may allow a local authenticated user to access arbitrary system memory, potentially leading to privilege escalation. This vulnerability affects NI-PAL 26.3.0 and pr...

Vulnerability Description

Improper input validation in NI-PAL may allow a local authenticated user to access arbitrary system memory, potentially leading to privilege escalation. This vulnerability affects NI-PAL 26.3.0 and prior versions on Windows and Linux.

CVSS Score

7.1

HIGH

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N
Attack Vector
LOCAL
Attack Complexity
LOW
Privileges Required
LOW
User Interaction
NONE
Scope
UNCHANGED
Confidentiality
HIGH
Integrity
HIGH
Availability
NONE

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
NiNi-Pal<= 26.3.0
LinuxLinux Kernel-
MicrosoftWindows-
NiLinux Real-Time-

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-1285

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2026-8036?

CVE-2026-8036 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.1 (HIGH). Improper input validation in NI-PAL may allow a local authenticated user to access arbitrary system memory, potentially leading to privilege escalation. This vulnerability affects NI-PAL 26.3.0 and pr...

How severe is CVE-2026-8036?

CVE-2026-8036 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.1/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2026-8036?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Ni Ni-Pal, Linux Linux Kernel, Microsoft Windows, Ni Linux Real-Time.