CVE-2026-8148: High severity NAVER MYBOX Explorer for Windows vulnerability

Published May 8, 2026
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Updated

NAVER MYBOX Explorer for Windows before 3.0.11.160 allows a local attacker to escalate privileges to NT AUTHORITY\SYSTEM via registry manipulation due to improper privilege checks.

Affected Software

2 affected components
NAVER MYBOX Explorer for Windows<3.0.11.160
Navercorp Mybox Windows<3.0.11.160

Event History

May 8, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:36 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:36 AM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·05:16 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Nov 17, 58336
Event
via FIRST·10:35 PM

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-8148?

CVE-2026-8148 has a high severity rating due to its potential for local privilege escalation.

2

How do I fix CVE-2026-8148?

To fix CVE-2026-8148, update NAVER MYBOX Explorer for Windows to version 3.0.11.160 or later.

3

What type of attack does CVE-2026-8148 allow?

CVE-2026-8148 allows a local attacker to escalate their privileges to NT AUTHORITY\SYSTEM.

4

What are the affected versions of NAVER MYBOX Explorer for Windows in CVE-2026-8148?

CVE-2026-8148 affects versions of NAVER MYBOX Explorer for Windows prior to 3.0.11.160.

5

What causes the vulnerability in CVE-2026-8148?

CVE-2026-8148 is caused by improper privilege checks that allow for registry manipulation.

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