CVE-2026-8036: Local privilege escalation in NI-PAL
Published Jun 2, 2026
·Updated
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.
Affected Software
5 affected components
National Instruments NI-PAL<=26.3.0
All of the following
NI NI-PAL<=26.3.0
Any of the following
Linux Linux kernel
Microsoft Windows
NI Linux Real-time
Event History
Jun 2, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:26 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:26 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·08:16 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2026-8036?
CVE-2026-8036 has a severity rating of high, with a CVSS score of 8.4.
2
How do I fix CVE-2026-8036?
To address CVE-2026-8036, update to NI-PAL version 26.3.1 or later.
3
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2026-8036?
CVE-2026-8036 is classified as a local privilege escalation vulnerability due to improper input validation.
4
Who is affected by CVE-2026-8036?
CVE-2026-8036 affects local authenticated users of NI-PAL 26.3.0 and prior versions on both Windows and Linux systems.
5
What can be exploited through CVE-2026-8036?
CVE-2026-8036 can be exploited to access arbitrary system memory, potentially leading to privilege escalation.