Vulnerability Description
Netdata is an open source observability tool. From version 2.0.0 until 2.10.4, Netdata Windows Agent MSI repair launches powershell.exe and wevtutil.exe as elevated interactive processes in the initiating user's desktop session. A low-privileged local user who triggers repair can interact with or hijack those visible process windows to execute arbitrary commands with SYSTEM privileges. This issue is fixed in stable version 2.10.4.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://github.com/netdata/netdata/commit/d762782697623a98b51b4e41f7fe2d12404f06
- https://github.com/netdata/netdata/pull/22751
- https://github.com/netdata/netdata/releases/tag/v2.10.4
- https://github.com/netdata/netdata/security/advisories/GHSA-jmv4-pq25-crvv
- https://github.com/netdata/netdata/security/advisories/GHSA-jmv4-pq25-crvv
FAQ
What is CVE-2026-83597?
CVE-2026-83597 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.0 (HIGH). Netdata is an open source observability tool. From version 2.0.0 until 2.10.4, Netdata Windows Agent MSI repair launches powershell.exe and wevtutil.exe as elevated interactive processes in the initia...
How severe is CVE-2026-83597?
CVE-2026-83597 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2026-83597?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.