CVE-2026-50606
Hard-coded Encryption Key Vulnerability in Acer System Monitoring for NitroSense and PredatorSense Software
Description
A vulnerability has been identified in the Acer System Monitoring component included with NitroSense and PredatorSense. The vulnerability is caused by the use of a hard-coded AES encryption key within the software. Under certain circumstances, a local attacker may be able to use the embedded key to access protected information or perform unauthorized actions.
INFO
Published Date :
Sept. 17, 2026, 8:17 a.m.
Last Modified :
Sept. 17, 2026, 8:17 a.m.
Remotely Exploit :
No
Source :
8fc372e3-d9c5-46e4-9410-38469745c639
Affected Products
The following products are affected by CVE-2026-50606
vulnerability.
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No affected product recoded yet
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 4.0 | LOW | 8fc372e3-d9c5-46e4-9410-38469745c639 | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | LOW | 8fc372e3-d9c5-46e4-9410-38469745c639 |
Solution
- Update Acer System Monitoring component.
- Verify encryption key is no longer hard-coded.
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-2026-50606.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://community.acer.com/en/kb/articles/19873 |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2026-50606
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New CVE Received by 8fc372e3-d9c5-46e4-9410-38469745c639
Sep. 17, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description A vulnerability has been identified in the Acer System Monitoring component included with NitroSense and PredatorSense. The vulnerability is caused by the use of a hard-coded AES encryption key within the software. Under certain circumstances, a local attacker may be able to use the embedded key to access protected information or perform unauthorized actions. Added CVSS V4.0 AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:L/VI:L/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/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-321 Added Affected New affected value received. <a href="https://github.com/CVEProject/cvelistV5/blob/main/cves/2026/50xxx/CVE-2026-50606.json">CVE-2026-50606</a> Added Reference https://community.acer.com/en/kb/articles/19873