CVE-2026-8036
CVE-2026-8036 is a high-severity vulnerability in Ni Ni-pal with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.1. 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-1285.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.1)
- CVSS v4: 8.4
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (1st percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2026-33992
- Weakness: CWE-1285
- Affected product: Ni Ni-pal
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Improper input validation in NI-PAL may allow a local authenticated user to access arbitrary system memory, potentially leading to privilege escalation. This vulnerability affects NI-PAL 26.3.0 and prior versions on Windows and Linux.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2026-8036?
- Improper input validation in NI-PAL may allow a local authenticated user to access arbitrary system memory, potentially leading to privilege escalation. This vulnerability affects NI-PAL 26.3.0 and prior versions on Windows and Linux.
- How severe is CVE-2026-8036?
- CVE-2026-8036 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.1, 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 none.
- Is CVE-2026-8036 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (1st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2026-8036?
- CVE-2026-8036 affects Ni Ni-pal. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2026-8036?
- 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-2026-8036 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2026-8036 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-33992.
- When was CVE-2026-8036 published?
- CVE-2026-8036 was published on 2026-06-02 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:ni:ni-pal:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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