CVE-2026-6423 Details
Description
A local privilege escalation vulnerability in ESET Inspect Connector. The vulnerability was caused by improper authentication in an IPC channel.
A local privilege escalation vulnerability has been identified in ESET Inspect Connector for Windows, specifically in version 3.0.5775.0 and earlier. The vulnerability arises from improper authentication in an inter-process communication (IPC) channel, allowing an attacker to send crafted Advanced Local Procedure Call (ALPC) requests to the vulnerable process. Without adequate authentication or origin validation, these requests could be accepted and processed, granting access to restricted functionalities.
Users are advised to upgrade to ESET Inspect Connector version 3.1.6017.0 or later. The fixed version is available for download from the ESET website or via the ESET Repository.
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Volerion
Assessed Jul 16, 2026CISA-ADP
Assessed Jul 16, 2026References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-269 | Improper Privilege Management | [email protected] |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| ESET Inspect Connector | <= 3.0.5775.0 |
CPE
Remediation
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Change History
2 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 16, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Jul 16, 2026 | New CVE Received | [email protected] |