CVE-2026-2542 Total VPN win-service.exe unquoted search path
Local attackers can exploit an unquoted service path in Total VPN to execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2026-2542?
CVE-2026-2542 is a high-severity vulnerability in Total VPN, published on 16 Feb 2026. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
A weakness has been identified in Total VPN 0.5.29.0 on Windows. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the file C:\Program Files\Total VPN\win-service.exe. Executing a manipulation can lead to unquoted search path. It is possible to launch the attack on the local host. This attack is characterized by high complexity. The exploitation appears to be difficult. The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-2542?
How do I fix CVE-2026-2542?
No fix has been published for CVE-2026-2542 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2026-2542 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2026-2542 exists.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-fr8w-mgp5-2p5v.