Published: April 11, 2026 | Last Modified: April 11, 2026
NoMachine Uncontrolled Search Path Element 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 specific flaw exists within the NoMachine Device Server. The product loads a library from an unsecured location. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to escalate privileges and execute arbitrary code in the context of SYSTEM. Was ZDI-CAN-28494.
Exploitation Probability (EPSS): Low — 0.01% (3th percentile)
Low exploitation probability based on current threat landscape data. Standard patching timeline is appropriate.
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