CVE-2026-56992: Medium severity vulnerability
Published Sep 15, 2026
·Updated
In multiple files, there is a possible permission bypass due to a confused deputy. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with System execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.
Event History
Sep 15, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:34 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:34 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·07:17 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What level of access does an attacker need before exploiting this issue?
The CVSS vector indicates that an attacker needs high privileges and local access. No user interaction is required.
2
What is the potential impact if exploitation succeeds?
The issue can enable a permission bypass through a confused deputy and may result in local privilege escalation. The description states that System execution privileges are needed.