What is the CVSS score of CVE-2026-0776?

CVE-2026-0776 has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 7.3 (High). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.0%.

How to fix or mitigate CVE-2026-0776?

Within 24 hours: Inventory all systems with Discord Client installed and assess user access patterns. Within 7 days: Implement compensating controls including restricting Discord installation to managed app repositories, disabling Discord auto-updates, and applying principle of least privilege to user accounts. Within 30 days: Monitor vendor communications for patch availability and conduct security awareness training on local attack vectors; establish a rapid patching procedure for when the fix becomes available.

CVE-2026-0776

HIGH

Uncontrolled Search Path Element (CWE-427)

2026-01-23 zdi-disclosures@trendmicro.com

Privilege Escalation

7.3

CVSS 3.0 · NVD

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Attack ChainAIDerived

Hypothetical attack flow derived from CVE metadata – not a confirmed exploit chain

Access

Obtain local code execution privileges
Exploit

Place malicious file in unsecured search path
Execution

Discord client loads discord_rpc module
Impact

Execute arbitrary code with target user privileges

Vulnerability Assessment

Weakness	CWE CWE-427 OWASP Top 10:2025 A08:2025 - Software or Data Integrity Failures ASVS 5.0 V13 - Configuration Search path element control
Exploitation Conditions	Local user account with code execution capability required. Discord Client with vulnerable discord_rpc module must load files from an unsecured directory in its search path during normal operation. User interaction required to trigger the module load.
Impact	CVSS 7.3 (HIGH). Attack vector: Local. Complexity: Low. Privileges required: Low. User interaction: Required. Exploitable via local access.
Exploit ScenarioDerived	An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to escalate privileges on affected installations of Discord Client.

This Week Schedule remediation this week. Why: HIGH severity (CVSS 7.0-8.9).

No patch listed yet 0.0% exploitation probability (EPSS)

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AnalysisAIv1 – Mar 12, 2026

Discord Client's discord_rpc module improperly loads files from an unsecured search path, enabling local attackers with low-privilege code execution to escalate privileges and run arbitrary code with elevated user context. This vulnerability requires prior local code execution capability and affects systems running vulnerable Discord Client installations. No patch is currently available.

Earlier versions of this analysis (1)

v1 Mar 12, 2026 - 21:54 CVSS 7.3

RemediationAI

Monitor vendor advisories for a patch.

Affected ProductsAI

Component: discord_rpc.

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Technical ContextAI · show details

Classified as CWE-427 (Uncontrolled Search Path Element). Discord Client Uncontrolled Search Path Element Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows local attackers to escalate privileges on affected installations of Discord Client. 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 discord_rpc module. The product loads a file from an unsecured location. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to escalate

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Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY 7.3 HIGH

AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

Attack Vector

Local

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

Low

User Interaction

Required

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

High

Availability

High

DescriptionCVE.org

Discord Client Uncontrolled Search Path Element Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows local attackers to escalate privileges on affected installations of Discord Client. 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 discord_rpc module. The product loads a file from an unsecured location. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to escalate privileges and execute arbitrary code in the context of a target user. Was ZDI-CAN-27057.

Executive ViewAI

Why It Matters

A local privilege escalation vulnerability in Discord Client (CVE-2026-0776) allows attackers with local system access to gain elevated privileges. This poses a significant risk to organizations where Discord is installed on employee workstations, potentially compromising sensitive data and enabling lateral movement within the network.

Business Impact: High

Compensating Controls

Restrict Discord Client installation to managed application repositories only; enforce application whitelisting to prevent unauthorized versions; implement strict user access controls limiting local admin privileges; disable Discord auto-update functionality pending patch release; monitor process execution for suspicious Discord-related activity; segment endpoints using network access controls; require MFA for critical systems; conduct regular security audits of user privilege levels.

Threat Intelligence Overview

EPSS Score

0.0%

Top 99% exploitable

Data Quality

3 sources

Confidence: Low

NVD

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EPSS

How this decision was reached

The engine reads each signal below and applies a fixed list of rules from top to bottom. The first rule that matches sets the recommended action – like a statement, every line is shown.

SignalValue

Severity HIGH

CISA KEV No

Public POC No

EPSS 0.0%

Patch available No

Active threat No

Deciding rule

HIGH severity (CVSS 7.0-8.9)

What every action level means

Emergency Immediate action required. Criteria: CRITICAL + in CISA KEV (actively exploited) without patch, OR CRITICAL + EPSS > 30% without patch, OR CRITICAL + active threat signals without patch.

Act Now Prioritize within 24-48h. Criteria: in KEV with patch available, OR CRITICAL + public POC, OR HIGH + EPSS > 10%, OR CRITICAL + active threat, OR any CRITICAL severity.

This Week Schedule remediation this week. Criteria: HIGH severity (CVSS 7.0-8.9). Patch within normal change window.

This Month Plan within 30 days. Criteria: MEDIUM severity (CVSS 4.0-6.9), lower exploitation probability. Include in regular patch cycle.

Monitor Track and reassess. Criteria: LOW severity (CVSS 0.1-3.9), minimal exploitation risk. No immediate action needed.

SSVC AssessmentENISA

SSVC Decision· derived

Scheduled

Exploitation· derived

None

System Exposure· derived

Small

Automatable· derived

Human Impact

High

Priority Score

Low Medium High Critical

KEV: 0

EPSS: 0

CVSS: +36

PoC: 0

Weaponized: 0

Threat intel: 0

Gov advisory: 0

Attack Technique

Privilege Escalation HIGH

Privilege escalation occurs when an attacker leverages flaws in access control mechanisms to gain permissions beyond what they were originally granted.