CVE-2026-32791: Untrusted search path for some Intel(R) Performance Counter Monitor (Intel(R) PCM) before version tag 202604 w

Q: How do I fix CVE-2026-32791?

performance counter monitor: upgrade to 2026-04-06. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2026-32791 being exploited?

CVE-2026-32791 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2026-32791 affect?

CVE-2026-32791 affects performance counter monitor. Severity is high (CVSS 7.0). Untrusted search path for some Intel(R) Performance Counter Monitor (Intel(R) PCM) before version tag 202604 within Ring 3: User Applications may allow an escalation of privilege. Unprivileged software adversary with an authenticated user c

Routine

HIGH 7.0UPGRADE

CVE-2026-32791 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.0) affecting performance counter monitor. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Untrusted search path for some Intel(R) Performance Counter Monitor (Intel(R) PCM) before version tag 202604 within Ring 3: User Applications may allow an escalation of privilege. Unprivileged software adversary with an authenticated user combined with a high complexity attack may enable escalation of privilege. This result may potentially occur via local access when attack requirements are not present without special internal knowledge and requi

Why this priority

High severity

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.0 (High)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	High
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.1% (top 98%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-426
Published	2026-08-11
Last modified	2026-10-02

Publisher (CNA): Intel Corporation · Vendor: intel

Last updated 2026-10-02 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2026-08-11 17:17 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-10-02 15:06 UTCUpdated Record last modified

intel performance counter monitor UPGRADE

Affected: < 2026-04-06

Fixed in: 2026-04-06

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy performance-counter-monitor || rpm -q performance-counter-monitor || performance-counter-monitor --version

2. UPGRADE to 2026-04-06 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade performance-counter-monitor

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade performance-counter-monitor

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2026-32791?

performance counter monitor: upgrade to 2026-04-06. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2026-32791 being exploited?

CVE-2026-32791 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2026-32791 affect?

CVE-2026-32791 affects performance counter monitor. Severity is high (CVSS 7.0). Untrusted search path for some Intel(R) Performance Counter Monitor (Intel(R) PCM) before version tag 202604 within Ring 3: User Applications may allow an escalation of privilege. Unprivileged software adversary with an authenticated user c

How urgent is CVE-2026-32791?

Priority 25/100. High severity

Software pages

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