CVE-2026-8036

7.1 HIGH

Published: June 02, 2026 Modified: June 05, 2026

Description

Improper input validation in NI-PAL may allow a local authenticated user to access arbitrary system memory, potentially leading to privilege escalation. This vulnerability affects NI-PAL 26.3.0 and prior versions on Windows and Linux.

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CVSS v3.x Details

0.0 Low Medium High Critical 10.0

Vector String

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N

References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory

https://www.ni.com/en/support/security/available-critical-and-security-updates-for-ni-software/2026/invalid-input-validation-vulnerabilities-in-ni-pal.html

Source: security@ni.com

Vendor Advisory

1 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score

7.1 / 10.0

EPSS (Exploit Probability)

0.0%

6th percentile

Exploitation Status

Not in CISA KEV

Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-1285

Affected Vendors

ni microsoft linux

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