CVE-2026-8069: PredatorSense version 3.00.3136 to 3.00.3196 contain Local Privilege Escalation (LPE) vulnerability.The progra

Routine

HIGH 7.8UPGRADEUPGRADE

CVE-2026-8069 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.8) affecting nitrosense, predatorsense. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

PredatorSense version 3.00.3136 to 3.00.3196 contain Local Privilege Escalation (LPE) vulnerability.The program exposes a Windows Named Pipe that uses a custom protocol to invoke internal functions. However, this Named Pipe is misconfigured, allowing any authenticated local user to execute arbitrary code with NT AUTHORITY\SYSTEM privileges and to delete arbitrary files with SYSTEM privileges. By leveraging this, an attacker can execute arbitrary

Why this priority

High severity

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.8 (High)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.1% (top 98%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-22, CWE-269, CWE-284, CWE-732
Published	2026-05-08
Last modified	2026-10-26

Publisher (CNA): Acer · Vendor: acer

Last updated 2026-10-26 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2026-05-08 07:16 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-10-26 19:10 UTCUpdated Record last modified

acer nitrosense UPGRADE

Affected: >= 3.00.0000 and < 3.01.3056

Fixed in: 3.01.3056

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 3.00.0000

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy nitrosense || rpm -q nitrosense || nitrosense --version

2. UPGRADE to 3.01.3056 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade nitrosense

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade nitrosense

Note

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

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE to a release before 3.00.0000 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison nitrosense sudo apt install nitrosense=<VERSION_BEFORE_3.00.0000> sudo apt-mark hold nitrosense

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list nitrosense sudo dnf downgrade nitrosense-<VERSION_BEFORE_3.00.0000> sudo dnf versionlock add nitrosense

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

acer predatorsense UPGRADE

Affected: >= 3.00.0000 and < 3.00.3198

Fixed in: 3.00.3198

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 3.00.0000

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy predatorsense || rpm -q predatorsense || predatorsense --version

2. UPGRADE to 3.00.3198 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade predatorsense

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade predatorsense

Note

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

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE to a release before 3.00.0000 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison predatorsense sudo apt install predatorsense=<VERSION_BEFORE_3.00.0000> sudo apt-mark hold predatorsense

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list predatorsense sudo dnf downgrade predatorsense-<VERSION_BEFORE_3.00.0000> sudo dnf versionlock add predatorsense

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

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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-2026-8069?

nitrosense: upgrade to 3.01.3056; predatorsense: upgrade to 3.00.3198. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2026-8069 being exploited?

CVE-2026-8069 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-2026-8069 affect?

CVE-2026-8069 affects nitrosense, predatorsense. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). PredatorSense version 3.00.3136 to 3.00.3196 contain Local Privilege Escalation (LPE) vulnerability.The program exposes a Windows Named Pipe that uses a custom protocol to invoke internal functions. However, this Named Pipe is misconfigured

How urgent is CVE-2026-8069?

Priority 28/100. High severity

Software pages

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References

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