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CVE-2026-20517

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

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Geniezone is vulnerable to a use-after-free condition that allows for local privilege escalation, provided the attacker has already gained System privileges. This vulnerability does not require user interaction for exploitation, making it particularly concerning for environments where geniezone is deployed. Organizations utilizing this software should prioritize remediation to mitigate potential risks associated with unauthorized privilege escalation.

Public Exploit Signal

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

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CVE
CVE-2026-20517
Severity
MEDIUM
CVSS
6.7
EPSS
0.11%

Original NVD Description

In geniezone, there is a possible escalation of privilege due to use after free. 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: ALPS10900510; Issue ID: MSV-6781.