CVE-2026-1680
CVE-2026-1680 is a high-severity vulnerability in Danofficeit Local Admin Service 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: 7.1
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (10th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2026-5045
- Weakness: CWE-250
- Affected product: Danofficeit Local Admin Service
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Improper access control in the WCF endpoint in Edgemo (now owned by Danoffice IT) Local Admin Service 1.2.7.23180 on Windows allows a local user to escalate their privileges to local administrator via direct communication with the LocalAdminService.exe named pipe, bypassing client-side group membership restrictions.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2026-1680?
- Improper access control in the WCF endpoint in Edgemo (now owned by Danoffice IT) Local Admin Service 1.2.7.23180 on Windows allows a local user to escalate their privileges to local administrator via direct communication with the LocalAdminService.exe named pipe, bypassing client-side group membership restrictions.
- How severe is CVE-2026-1680?
- CVE-2026-1680 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-2026-1680 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (10th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2026-1680?
- CVE-2026-1680 affects Danofficeit Local Admin Service. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2026-1680?
- 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-2026-1680 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2026-1680 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-5045.
- When was CVE-2026-1680 published?
- CVE-2026-1680 was published on 2026-01-30 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://retest.dk/local-privilege-escalation-vulnerability-found-in-local-admin-service/
- https://www.danofficeit.com/howwedoit/workplace/management/
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:danofficeit:local_admin_service:1.2.7.23180:*:*:*:*:windows:*:*
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