Security & Threat Intelligence · 07.07.2026, 02:20 UTC
ZDI-26-281: Microsoft vcpkg OpenSSL Uncontrolled Search Path Element Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
| Schweregrad | high |
|---|---|
| CVSS | 7.8 |
| CVE | ↗ |
| Kategorie | Security & Threat Intelligence |
| Quelle | Zero Day Initiative ↗ |
| Veröffentlicht | 07.07.2026 UTC |
Sicherheitsmeldung mit Schweregrad hoch (CVSS 7.8). Betroffene Kennungen: CVE-2026-34054. Technische Details im Tab „Originaltext“; empfohlene Schritte in der Checkliste.
This vulnerability allows local attackers to escalate privileges on applications built using the Microsoft vcpkg port of OpenSSL. An attacker must first obtain the ability to execute low-privileged code on the target system in order to exploit this vulnerability. The ZDI has assigned a CVSS rating of 7.8. The following CVEs are assigned: CVE-2026-34054.