CVE-2026-50608 Authentication Vulnerability in NitroSense and PredatorSense Software
Unauthorized users can access Acer System Monitoring service functionality via WebSocket due to missing authentication checks.
- 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-2026-50608?
CVE-2026-50608 is a low-severity missing authorization 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 WebSocket handshake process does not properly require authentication before allowing connections to the service. Under certain circumstances, unauthorized access to service functionality may be possible.
Weakness: CWE-306
Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-50608?
How do I fix CVE-2026-50608?
No fix has been published for CVE-2026-50608 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and check permissions on every request on the server, not only in the interface. More about Missing authorization.
Is CVE-2026-50608 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-50608 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-x8fr-m9rf-5pvf.