Local Privilege Escalation

Local Privilege Escalation (LPE) is a security vulnerability that allows a user or program with limited permissions on a computer or system to gain higher-level access, such as administrative or root privileges.

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ASUS Business Manager Service Client-Side Authentication Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability (CVE-2026-7480)

Jason Davies 407 Views 0 Comments ,  ,  ,  0 min read

– This vulnerability allows local attackers to escalate privileges on affected installations of ASUS Business Manager.

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Oracle VirtualBox SoundBlaster 16 Race Condition Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability (CVE-2026-35230)

Jason Davies 444 Views 0 Comments ,  ,  ,  0 min read

– This vulnerability allows local attackers to escalate privileges on affected installations of Oracle VirtualBox.

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Docker Desktop Enhanced Container Isolation Exposed Dangerous Function Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability (CVE-2026-6406)

Luke Simmonds 630 Views 0 Comments ,  ,  ,  0 min read

– This vulnerability allows local attackers to escalate privileges on affected installations of Docker Desktop.

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Samsung MagicINFO 9 Server Incorrect Default Permissions Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability (CVE-2026-25203)

Jason Davies 445 Views 0 Comments ,  ,  ,  0 min read

CVE number = CVE-2026-25203 This vulnerability allows local attackers to escalate privileges on affected installations of Samsung MagicINFO 9 Server.

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Linux Kernel ETS Scheduler Race Condition Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability (CVE-2025-71066)

Luke Simmonds 490 Views 0 Comments ,  ,  ,  0 min read

– This vulnerability allows local attackers to escalate privileges on affected installations of Linux Kernel.

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KeePassXC OpenSSL Configuration Uncontrolled Search Path Element Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability (CVE-2026-4158)

Jason Davies 791 Views 0 Comments ,  ,  ,  0 min read

– This vulnerability (CVE-2026-4158) allows local attackers to escalate privileges on affected installations of KeePassXC.

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Fortinet FortiClient Link Following Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability (CVE-2026-24018)

Jason Davies 716 Views 0 Comments ,  ,  ,  0 min read

– This vulnerability allows local attackers to escalate privileges on affected installations of Fortinet FortiClient.

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npm cli Incorrect Permission Assignment Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability (CVE-2026-0775)

Jason Davies 771 Views 0 Comments ,  0 min read

– This vulnerability allows local attackers to escalate privileges on affected installations of npm cli.

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Microsoft Windows Desktop Window Manager Use-After-Free Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability (CVE-2026-20871)

Luke Simmonds 864 Views 0 Comments ,  ,  ,  ,  0 min read

– This vulnerability allows local attackers to escalate privileges on affected installations of Microsoft Windows.

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ASUS MyASUS Incorrect Permission Assignment Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability (CVE-2025-59373)

Luke Simmonds 786 Views 0 Comments ,  ,  ,  0 min read

– This vulnerability allows local attackers to escalate privileges on affected installations of ASUS MyASUS.

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