How severe is CVE-2026-0870?

CVE-2026-0870 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2026-0870 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (2nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2026-0870?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

Does CVE-2026-0870 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2026-0870 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-6905.

When was CVE-2026-0870 published?

CVE-2026-0870 was published on 2026-02-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2026-0870

CVE-2026-0870 is a high-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-250.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
CVSS v4: 8.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (2nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2026-6905
Weakness: CWE-250
Published: 2026-02-09
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

MacroHub developed by GIGABYTE has a Local Privilege Escalation vulnerability. Due to the MacroHub application launching external applications with improper privileges, allowing authenticated local attackers to execute arbitrary code with SYSTEM privileges.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-0870?: MacroHub developed by GIGABYTE has a Local Privilege Escalation vulnerability. Due to the MacroHub application launching external applications with improper privileges, allowing authenticated local attackers to execute arbitrary code with SYSTEM privileges.
How severe is CVE-2026-0870?: CVE-2026-0870 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2026-0870 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (2nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2026-0870?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
Does CVE-2026-0870 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2026-0870 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-6905.
When was CVE-2026-0870 published?: CVE-2026-0870 was published on 2026-02-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

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