ZDI-CAN-31213: ZDI-26-773: NoMachine Named Pipe Incorrect Permission Assignment Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
This vulnerability allows local attackers to escalate privileges on affected installations of NoMachine. An attacker must first obtain the ability to execute low-privileged code on the target system in order to exploit this vulnerability. The ZDI has assigned a CVSS rating of 7.8. The following CVEs are assigned: CVE-2026-111184.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who is exposed to this vulnerability?
Systems with affected NoMachine installations are exposed if an attacker can already execute low-privileged code locally on the target. It is a local privilege-escalation issue, not one described as remotely exploitable without prior code execution.
What does an attacker need to exploit it?
The attacker must first obtain the ability to execute code with low privileges on the affected system. Successful exploitation can then allow the attacker to escalate privileges.
What identifier and severity are associated with this issue?
The assigned CVE is CVE-2026-111184. ZDI assigned a CVSS rating of 7.8.