Local Privilege Escalation in Power Software PowerISO by Power Software
CVE-2026-19189

8.5HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Power Sofware

Status
Poweriso
Vendor
CVE Published:
7 August 2026

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

What is CVE-2026-19189?

A security vulnerability has been identified in Power Software's PowerISO version 9.3.0.0, which affects the kernel driver component found at C:\Windows\System32\drivers\scdemu.sys. This flaw enables improper privilege management, allowing attackers with local access to exploit the issue. The potential for exploitation is significant, as the details have been made publicly available. Despite early notifications to the vendor, there has been no response concerning this critical issue, raising concerns over user security and timely remediation.

Affected Version(s)

PowerISO 9.3.0.0

Exploit Proof of Concept (PoC)

PoC code is written by security researchers to demonstrate the vulnerability can be exploited. PoC code is also a key component for weaponization which could lead to ransomware.

CVE-2026-19189 - Proof of Concept

References

https://vuldb.com/vuln/386707
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https://vuldb.com/vuln/386707/cti
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https://vuldb.com/cve/CVE-2026-19189
third-party-advisory

CVSS V4

Score:
8.5
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Attack Required:
None
Privileges Required:
Undefined
User Interaction:
None

Timeline

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

winslow1984 (VulDB User)
VulDB CNA Team
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