How severe is CVE-2026-7280?

CVE-2026-7280 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.7, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2026-7280 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-2026-7280?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

Does CVE-2026-7280 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2026-7280 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-26029.

When was CVE-2026-7280 published?

CVE-2026-7280 was published on 2026-04-28 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2026-7280

CVE-2026-7280 is a medium-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.7. 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-428.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.7)
CVSS v4: 8.4
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (2nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2026-26029
Weakness: CWE-428
Published: 2026-04-28
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

AVACAST developed by eMPIA Technology has a Unquoted Service Path vulnerability, allowing privileged local attackers to place a malicious executable file in a specific directory, resulting in arbitrary code execution with system privileges when the AVACAST service starts.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-7280?: AVACAST developed by eMPIA Technology has a Unquoted Service Path vulnerability, allowing privileged local attackers to place a malicious executable file in a specific directory, resulting in arbitrary code execution with system privileges when the AVACAST service starts.
How severe is CVE-2026-7280?: CVE-2026-7280 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.7, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2026-7280 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-2026-7280?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2026-7280 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2026-7280 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-26029.
When was CVE-2026-7280 published?: CVE-2026-7280 was published on 2026-04-28 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

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