Local Code Execution Vulnerability in NordVPN for Windows
CVE-2026-106030

6.8MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

Nord Security

Status
Nordvpn
Vendor
CVE Published:
16 October 2026

What is CVE-2026-106030?

A vulnerability in NordVPN for Windows enables low-privileged local attackers to manipulate unprotected Windows system services through named pipes. By exploiting the NordVPN user-mode application, attackers can connect to the named pipe '\.\pipe\nord-security\v1\NordVpnService\Server' and invoke methods that stop services and alter their startup configuration. This can lead to denial of service for critical system functions, though services protected by Windows are not affected. The issue was addressed in version 8.12.

Affected Version(s)

NordVPN Windows 0 < 8.12

References

https://cert.pl/en/posts/2026/10/CVE-2026-106030
third-party-advisory
https://nordvpn.com/
product

CVSS V4

Score:
6.8
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
None
Integrity:
None
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Attack Required:
None
Privileges Required:
Undefined
User Interaction:
None

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

Marcin Ressel
NordVPN development team
.