PatchTheCVECVE-2026-92209: NoMachine Redis Improper Authentication Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
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Routine
HIGH 7.8
CVE-2026-92209 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.8) affecting affected software. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
NoMachine Redis Improper Authentication Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows local attackers to escalate privileges on affected installations of NoMachine. An attacker must first obtain the ability to execute low-privileged code on the target system in order to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the authentication mechanism controlling access to the Redis database. The issue results from us
Why this priority
- High severity
No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 7.8 (High) |
| Attack vector | Local |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | Low |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | 0.2% (top 85%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-331 |
| Published | 2026-10-21 |
| Last modified | 2026-10-23 |
Publisher (CNA): Zero Day Initiative
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
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