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CVE-2026-20498

MEDIUM · CVSS 6 EPSS 0.11% Public Exploit

Source: NVD + CISA KEV + EPSS · Published 2026-08-03 · Last synced 2026-09-02

CyberRota Analysis

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A vulnerability in geniezone allows for local escalation of privilege due to a missing permission check, potentially enabling a malicious actor with System privileges to gain elevated access. Exploitation does not require user interaction, making it a significant risk for systems where geniezone is deployed. Organizations utilizing this software should prioritize applying the patch (ALPS10900493) to mitigate the threat.

Public Exploit Signal

A public exploit, PoC, GitHub repository or Metasploit reference was detected for this CVE.

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CVE
CVE-2026-20498
Severity
MEDIUM
CVSS
6
EPSS
0.11%

Original NVD Description

In geniezone, there is a possible escalation of privilege due to a missing permission check. This could lead to local escalation of privilege if a malicious actor has already obtained the System privilege. User interaction is not needed for exploitation. Patch ID: ALPS10900493; Issue ID: MSV-6765.

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