Ghostwire

CVE-2026-8920: Improper Restriction of Communication Channel to Intended Endpoints and External Control of File Name or Path in Aura...

HIGH CVSS 0.0 EPSS 0.09%

Published: July 15, 2026 | Last Modified: July 15, 2026

Description

Improper Restriction of Communication Channel to Intended Endpoints and External Control of File Name or Path in Aura Wallpaper Service allow a local user to perform file operations by sending crafted commands containing an arbitrary file path and bypassing the service’s path restrictions . On specific models , this can also cause a single feature to become unavailable . Refer to the ' Security Update for Aura Wallpaper Service ' section on the ASUS Security Advisory for more information.

Ghostwire Analysis — What This Means Practically

Exploitation Probability (EPSS): Low — 0.09% (1th percentile)

Low exploitation probability based on current threat landscape data. Standard patching timeline is appropriate.

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