CVE-2026-8921: High severity ASUS ASUS Business Manager vulnerability

Published Jul 3, 2026
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Updated

External Control of File Name or Path vulnerability in ASUS Business Manager allows a local user to execute arbitrary code with SYSTEM privileges via a tampered IPC message. Refer to the ' Security Update for ASUS Business Manager ' section on the ASUS Security Advisory for more information.

Affected Software

1 affected component
ASUS ASUS Business Manager

Event History

Jul 3, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:00 AM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·03:16 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-8921?

The severity of CVE-2026-8921 is rated as high with a CVSS score of 8.5.

2

How can I fix CVE-2026-8921?

To fix CVE-2026-8921, apply the security update available for ASUS Business Manager as detailed in the security advisory.

3

What types of privileges can be escalated due to CVE-2026-8921?

CVE-2026-8921 allows a local user to execute arbitrary code with SYSTEM privileges.

4

What is the nature of the vulnerability in CVE-2026-8921?

CVE-2026-8921 is an external control of file name or path vulnerability that can be exploited via a tampered IPC message.

5

Who is affected by CVE-2026-8921?

Users of ASUS Business Manager are affected by CVE-2026-8921 due to the specific vulnerability in the software.

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