PatchTheCVECVE-2026-8148: NAVER MYBOX Explorer for Windows before 3.0.11.160 allows a local attacker to escalate privileges to NT AUTHOR
CVE-2026-8148 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.8) affecting mybox. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
NAVER MYBOX Explorer for Windows before 3.0.11.160 allows a local attacker to escalate privileges to NT AUTHORITY\SYSTEM via registry manipulation due to improper privilege checks.
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 99%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-266 |
| Published | 2026-05-08 |
| Last modified | 2026-10-26 |
Last updated 2026-10-26 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
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-2026-8148?
mybox: upgrade to 3.0.11.160. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2026-8148 being exploited?
CVE-2026-8148 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-2026-8148 affect?
CVE-2026-8148 affects mybox. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). NAVER MYBOX Explorer for Windows before 3.0.11.160 allows a local attacker to escalate privileges to NT AUTHORITY\SYSTEM via registry manipulation due to improper privilege checks.
How urgent is CVE-2026-8148?
Priority 27/100. High severity