CVE-2026-50602
Planet9 Incorrect Permission Assignment Vulnerability Information
Description
A security vulnerability has been identified in Planet9 due to incorrect file permissions assigned to an application executable used by the Planet9 background service. The service runs with SYSTEM privileges, while the affected executable grants excessive permissions to non-administrative users. As a result, an authenticated local user could potentially modify or replace the executable and execute arbitrary code with SYSTEM privileges when the service starts or the system is restarted.
INFO
Published Date :
Aug. 17, 2026, 3:16 a.m.
Last Modified :
Aug. 17, 2026, 3:16 a.m.
Remotely Exploit :
No
Source :
8fc372e3-d9c5-46e4-9410-38469745c639
Affected Products
The following products are affected by CVE-2026-50602
vulnerability.
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affected, the information is not represented in the table below.
No affected product recoded yet
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 4.0 | HIGH | 8fc372e3-d9c5-46e4-9410-38469745c639 | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | HIGH | 8fc372e3-d9c5-46e4-9410-38469745c639 |
Solution
- Restrict permissions on the application executable.
- Ensure non-administrative users cannot modify it.
- Review service and executable configurations.
- Apply vendor patches or updates if available.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2026-50602.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://community.acer.com/en/kb/articles/19870 |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2026-50602 is
associated with the following CWEs:
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approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2026-50602
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New CVE Received by 8fc372e3-d9c5-46e4-9410-38469745c639
Aug. 17, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Affected [{'vendor': 'Acer', 'product': 'Planet9 background service', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': 'NA', 'versionType': 'custom'}], 'defaultStatus': 'unaffected'}] Added Description A security vulnerability has been identified in Planet9 due to incorrect file permissions assigned to an application executable used by the Planet9 background service. The service runs with SYSTEM privileges, while the affected executable grants excessive permissions to non-administrative users. As a result, an authenticated local user could potentially modify or replace the executable and execute arbitrary code with SYSTEM privileges when the service starts or the system is restarted. Added CVSS V4.0 AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X Added CWE CWE-732 Added Reference https://community.acer.com/en/kb/articles/19870