Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability in PredatorSense by Acer

CVE-2026-8069

What is CVE-2026-8069?

Acer's PredatorSense versions 3.00.3136 to 3.00.3196 contain a local privilege escalation vulnerability that stems from the improper configuration of a Windows Named Pipe. This vulnerability allows any authenticated local user to invoke internal functions and execute arbitrary code with NT AUTHORITY\SYSTEM privileges. Additionally, attackers can delete files with SYSTEM privileges, potentially leading to significant control over the affected system. Users are advised to update to the latest version to mitigate these risks.

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