ZDI-26-774: NoMachine Uncontrolled Search Path Element Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

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Timeline

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1. Oct 15, 2026 · Zero Day Initiative

   Detected

   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 ZDI has assigned a CVSS rating of 7.8. The following CVEs are assigned: CVE-2026-111185.

Sources

• CVE.orgVulnerability recordCVE-2026-111185

  Official CVE identifier

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• Zero Day InitiativeCoordinated disclosureZDI-26-774

  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 ZDI has assigned a CVSS rating of 7.8. The following CVEs are assigned: CVE-2026-111185.

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