CVE-2026-0776
HIGHCVSS Vector
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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Description
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.
Analysis
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. …
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Remediation
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. …
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