CVE-2026-0776 Discord Client Uncontrolled Search Path Element Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
Local attackers can escalate privileges and execute arbitrary code by exploiting an uncontrolled search path element in the Discord Client.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2026-0776?
CVE-2026-0776 is a high-severity vulnerability in Discord Client, published on 23 Jan 2026. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official 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.
Weakness: CWE-427
Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-0776?
How do I fix CVE-2026-0776?
No fix has been published for CVE-2026-0776 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2026-0776 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-0776 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Public exploit code: 1 proofs of concept on GitHub.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-2phj-rv58-qq6m.