CVE-2026-8920
Full vulnerability record from the local CVENow database.
Description
Improper Restriction of Communication Channel to Intended Endpoints and External Control of File Name or Path in Aura Wallpaper Service allow a local user to perform file operations by sending crafted commands containing an arbitrary file path and bypassing the service’s path restrictions . On specific models , this can also cause a single feature to become unavailable . Refer to the ' Security Update for Aura Wallpaper Service ' section on the ASUS Security Advisory for more information.
Severity
HIGH
CVSS score
8.5
(v4.0)
Vulnerability status
Deferred
Source identifier
54bf65a7-a193-42d2-b1ba-8e150d3c35e1
Published
2026-07-15 02:22:57.790000
Last modified
2026-10-24 22:10:00.210000
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"published": "2026-07-15T02:22:57.790",
"lastModified": "2026-10-24T22:10:00.210",
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