PatchTheCVECVE-2026-96542: Incorrect permission assignment (CWE-732) in the standalone installer for EA Javelin Anticheat (versions 1.0.1
CVE-2026-96542 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.0) affecting affected software. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
Incorrect permission assignment (CWE-732) in the standalone installer for EA Javelin Anticheat (versions 1.0.14329371, 1.0.14547437, 1.0.14789537, and 1.0.14940698) on Windows allows a local non-administrative user to elevate privileges to NT AUTHORITY\SYSTEM by modifying the EAAntiCheatService service configuration and executable path. This vulnerability requires non-standard manual execution of the standalone installer and does not affect stand
Why this priority
- No elevated risk signals yet
No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 5.0 (Medium) |
| Attack vector | Local |
| Attack complexity | High |
| Privileges needed | Low |
| User interaction | Required |
| EPSS exploit chance | 0.1% (top 100%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-732 |
| Published | 2026-10-16 |
| Last modified | 2026-10-19 |
Last updated 2026-10-19 · 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-2026-96542?
No fixed release is listed yet. Watch the vendor advisory and apply any mitigation shown on this page.
Is CVE-2026-96542 being exploited?
CVE-2026-96542 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-2026-96542 affect?
CVE-2026-96542 affects affected software. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.0). Incorrect permission assignment (CWE-732) in the standalone installer for EA Javelin Anticheat (versions 1.0.14329371, 1.0.14547437, 1.0.14789537, and 1.0.14940698) on Windows allows a local non-administrative user to elevate privileges to
How urgent is CVE-2026-96542?
Priority 18/100. No elevated risk signals yet.