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Wellbia XIGNCODE3 EUVDEUVD-2026-29110

| CVE-2026-3609 HIGH
2026-05-11 certcc GHSA-4gcg-jv45-v47x
7.8
CVSS 3.1 · NVD
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Attack ChainAIDerived

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

  1. Access
    Gain low-priv local code execution
  2. Delivery
    Open handle to \Device\xhunter1
  3. Exploit
    Send IRP_MJ_REITS targeting lsass.exe
  4. Execution
    Receive PROCESS_ALL_ACCESS handle from driver
  5. Persist
    Inject shellcode or dump credentials as SYSTEM
  6. Impact
    Establish persistent privileged foothold

Vulnerability Assessment

Exploitation Conditions

Exploitation requires local code execution as any logged-on user (CVSS PR:L, AV:L) on a Windows endpoint where the Wellbia XIGNCODE3 kernel driver xhunter1.sys is installed and currently loaded - typically a system running a XIGNCODE3-protected online game such that the driver's device object is reachable from user mode. No user interaction beyond the attacker's own process is needed (UI:N), and no special configuration of XIGNCODE3 is required - the IRP_MJ_REITS handler exposes the vulnerable behavior in the default deployment of the affected build (10.0.10011.16384). Limiting factors are the local-only attack surface (no remote vector), the requirement that the driver actually be loaded at exploitation time (game running or driver service active), and the relatively narrow installed base outside gaming systems.

Impact

Signals are mixed and lean toward moderate, targeted risk rather than mass-exploitation urgency. CVSS 7.8 with vector AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N reflects a reliable local elevation primitive once code is already running on the host, and SSVC corroborates this as POC-grade exploitation with partial technical impact and not automatable - consistent with a manual LPE rather than a worm-able RCE. EPSS at 0.02% (4th percentile) and absence from CISA KEV indicate no observed in-the-wild exploitation, which is plausible given the niche deployment footprint (gaming clients) and the local-only attack surface. The most important caveat: the technical impact under SSVC is rated 'partial', yet the described primitive (PROCESS_ALL_ACCESS to any process) effectively yields SYSTEM via LSASS or other privileged target processes, so defenders should treat real-world technical impact as closer to total on endpoints where the driver is loaded. CWE is unassigned, which slightly weakens automated triage but does not change the practical picture.

Exploit ScenarioDerived

An attacker with code execution as a standard user on a Windows host that has a XIGNCODE3-protected game installed opens a handle to the xhunter1.sys device and issues the IRP_MJ_REITS request targeting lsass.exe, receiving a PROCESS_ALL_ACCESS handle. Using that handle the attacker dumps credentials or injects a SYSTEM-level payload, completing local privilege escalation from a low-integrity foothold (for example, a phishing-delivered loader or a malicious game mod) to full host compromise. A public proof-of-concept write-up is available at blacksnufkin.github.io, so weaponization effort is low for a skilled adversary.

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 – Jun 08, 2026

Local privilege escalation in Wellbia XIGNCODE3 anti-cheat driver (xhunter1.sys) allows any low-privileged user process to obtain a PROCESS_ALL_ACCESS handle to arbitrary processes by sending the IRP_MJ_REITS command to the kernel driver. Because XIGNCODE3 is bundled with many online games and runs with kernel privileges, a local attacker on an affected gaming system can hijack high-integrity processes including LSASS. Publicly available exploit code exists in the form of a detailed write-up, though EPSS exploitation probability remains very low at 0.02%.

RemediationAI

No vendor-released patch identified at time of analysis - the supplied references include only KrCERT (https://krcert.or.kr) and the third-party write-up at https://blacksnufkin.github.io/posts/AntiCheat-LPE-CVE-2026-3609/, with no Wellbia advisory or fixed build listed. Defenders should contact Wellbia or the bundling game publisher for an updated XIGNCODE3 build superseding 10.0.10011.16384, and in the interim apply compensating controls: uninstall games that load xhunter1.sys on sensitive endpoints (workstations used for admin tasks, developer machines, anything joined to a privileged domain), and add xhunter1.sys to the Microsoft Vulnerable Driver Blocklist or a WDAC policy so the driver cannot load - the trade-off is that any game depending on XIGNCODE3 will refuse to start. Where blocklisting is too disruptive, restrict the driver to dedicated, non-privileged gaming-only systems segmented from corporate identity and credential material, and monitor for unexpected OpenProcess calls and IRP traffic to \Device\xhunter1 via EDR.

Affected VersionsENISA

XIGNCODE3 Anti-Cheat 10.0.10011.16384

Affected Packages

euvd xigncode3_anti_cheat no fix

Source: OSV (Open Source Vulnerabilities)

Affects your stack

Affects 1 package in euvd

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Technical ContextAI · show details

XIGNCODE3 is a commercial anti-cheat product by Wellbia that ships a kernel-mode driver (xhunter1.sys) loaded on Windows endpoints running supported games. The driver exposes an IOCTL/IRP dispatch table; in this case the IRP_MJ_REITS major function handler accepts requests from user-mode callers without adequately validating the requestor's identity or intended target, then returns a handle to a target process opened with PROCESS_ALL_ACCESS. This is functionally a missing access-control / over-privileged handle issuance bug in a signed kernel driver (a CWE-269/CWE-782 style flaw, though no CWE is assigned in NVD), and the case is closely related to the prior KrCERT-tracked issue KVE-2023-5589 referenced in the disclosure. The CPE confines impact to cpe:2.3:a:wellbia:xigncode3_anti-cheat, with EUVD pinning the affected build to XIGNCODE3 Anti-Cheat 10.0.10011.16384.

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Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY 7.8 HIGH
AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/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
None
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
High
Integrity
High
Availability
High

Lifecycle Timeline

2
CVSS changed
May 13, 2026 - 15:52 NVD
7.8 (HIGH)
CVE Published
May 11, 2026 - 16:25 nvd
UNKNOWN (no severity yet)

DescriptionNVD

Wellbia's XIGNCODE3 xhunter1.sys kernel driver Privilege Escalation Vulnerability provides access to IRP_MJ_REITS command interface, which allows any user process to request a PROCESS_ALL_ACCESS. Cross reference to KVE 2023-5589 (https://krcert.or.kr)

Executive ViewAI

Why It Matters

Wellbia XIGNCODE3 anti-cheat driver (xhunter1.sys) contains a local privilege escalation flaw affecting gaming systems worldwide, allowing any user-level process to hijack high-integrity system services including LSASS. Organizations with employee gaming software or game publishers distributing XIGNCODE3 face risk of credential theft and lateral movement; the vulnerability is particularly acute because the driver operates at kernel level and is bundled transparently with popular online games.

Business Impact: High
Compensating Controls

No vendor-released patch identified at time of analysis. Interim mitigations: (1) Uninstall affected games or XIGNCODE3 component if not essential to business. (2) Isolate gaming systems to non-production network segments or air-gap critical infrastructure. (3) Enable Windows Defender Application Control (WDAC) or Driver Blocker to prevent xhunter1.sys kernel loading. (4) Enable Windows Credential Guard (Hyper-V required) to isolate LSASS credentials. (5) Deploy kernel event auditing and SIEM alerting for IRP_MJ_REITS driver calls. (6) Restrict local administrator and user account privileges as a defense-in-depth measure.

Threat Intelligence Overview

EPSS Score
0.0%
Top 96% exploitable
Data Quality
6 sources
Confidence: High

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
Scheduled
Exploitation
Poc
System Exposure· derived
Small
Automatable
No
Human Impact
High
Technical Impact
Partial

Priority Score

39
Low Medium High Critical
KEV: 0
EPSS: 0
CVSS: +39
PoC: 0
Weaponized: 0
Threat intel: 0
Gov advisory: 0

Attack Technique

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

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