CVE-2025-13176: Local privilege escalation in ESET Inspect Connector for Windows
Published Jan 30, 2026
·Updated
Planting a custom configuration file
in
ESET Inspect Connector allow load a malicious DLL.
Affected Software
1 affected component
ESET ESET Inspect Connector
Event History
Jan 30, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:18 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:18 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·01:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2025-13176?
CVE-2025-13176 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for local privilege escalation.
2
How do I fix CVE-2025-13176?
To fix CVE-2025-13176, update ESET Inspect Connector to the latest version provided by ESET.
3
What is the impact of CVE-2025-13176?
CVE-2025-13176 allows attackers to escalate privileges locally by loading a malicious DLL through a custom configuration file.
4
Is CVE-2025-13176 present in all versions of ESET Inspect Connector?
CVE-2025-13176 affects specific versions of ESET Inspect Connector for Windows, so it is important to check your version.
5
What should I do if I cannot update ESET Inspect Connector to mitigate CVE-2025-13176?
If you cannot update ESET Inspect Connector, consider limiting user permissions and monitoring for suspicious activity as temporary mitigations.