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CVE-2026-20508

MEDIUM · CVSS 6.7 EPSS 0.11% Public Exploit

Source: NVD + CISA KEV + EPSS · Published 2026-09-07 · Last synced 2026-09-17

CyberRota Analysis

AI-Generated

Power HAL is vulnerable to a type confusion issue that may allow local escalation of privilege for an attacker who has already gained System privileges. Exploitation does not require user interaction, making it a significant risk for systems where this component is deployed. Organizations using affected products should prioritize patching to mitigate potential unauthorized access and control.

Public Exploit Signal

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

Detected Signals
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CVE
CVE-2026-20508
Severity
MEDIUM
CVSS
6.7
EPSS
0.11%

Original NVD Description

In Power HAL, there is a possible escalation of privilege due to type confusion. 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: ALPS11165543; Issue ID: MSV-9012.