CVE-2026-50606 Hard-coded Encryption Key Vulnerability in Acer System Monitoring for NitroSense and PredatorSense Software
A local attacker can exploit a hard-coded AES key in Acer System Monitoring to access protected information or perform unauthorized actions.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2026-50606?
CVE-2026-50606 is a low-severity vulnerability in Acer System Monitoring, published on 17 Sep 2026. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
A vulnerability has been identified in the Acer System Monitoring component included with NitroSense and PredatorSense. The vulnerability is caused by the use of a hard-coded AES encryption key within the software. Under certain circumstances, a local attacker may be able to use the embedded key to access protected information or perform unauthorized actions.
Weakness: CWE-321
Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-50606?
How do I fix CVE-2026-50606?
No fix has been published for CVE-2026-50606 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2026-50606 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-50606 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-8v4w-xw92-9w3q.