PatchTheCVECVE-2026-6423: A local privilege escalation vulnerability in ESET Inspect Connector. The vulnerability was caused by imprope
CVE-2026-6423 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.5) affecting affected software. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
A local privilege escalation vulnerability in ESET Inspect Connector. The vulnerability was caused by improper authentication in an IPC channel.
Why this priority
- High severity
No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 8.5 (High) |
| Attack vector | Local |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | Low |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | 0.2% (top 94%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-269 |
| Published | 2026-07-16 |
| Last modified | 2026-10-24 |
Last updated 2026-10-24 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.
Quick answers
How do I fix CVE-2026-6423?
No fixed release is listed yet. Watch the vendor advisory and apply any mitigation shown on this page.
Is CVE-2026-6423 being exploited?
CVE-2026-6423 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-2026-6423 affect?
CVE-2026-6423 affects affected software. Severity is high (CVSS 8.5). A local privilege escalation vulnerability in ESET Inspect Connector. The vulnerability was caused by improper authentication in an IPC channel.
How urgent is CVE-2026-6423?
Priority 31/100. High severity