NoMachine Uncontrolled Search Path Element Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

October 15th, 2026
ZDI-26-774 ZDI-CAN-30646

CVE ID

CVE-2026-111185

CVSS Score

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

Affected Vendors

NoMachine

Affected Products

NoMachine

Vulnerability Details

This vulnerability allows local attackers to escalate privileges on affected installations of NoMachine. 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 NoMachine Device Server. The product loads a library from an unsecured location. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to escalate privileges and execute arbitrary code in the context of the service account.

Additional Details

Fixed in in v10, v9 and v8
https://kb.nomachine.com/TR08X11947


Disclosure Timeline

  • 2026-07-29 - Vulnerability reported to vendor
  • 2026-10-15 - Coordinated public release of advisory
  • 2026-10-15 - Advisory Updated

Credit

khongtrang

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