CVE-2026-7280 eMPIA Technology｜AVACAST - Unquoted Service Path
Local attackers can execute arbitrary code with system privileges by placing a malicious executable in a specific directory due to an unquoted service path.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- An administrator
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2026-7280?
CVE-2026-7280 is a high-severity vulnerability in eMPIA Technology AVACAST, published on 28 Apr 2026. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
AVACAST developed by eMPIA Technology has a Unquoted Service Path vulnerability, allowing privileged local attackers to place a malicious executable file in a specific directory, resulting in arbitrary code execution with system privileges when the AVACAST service starts.
Weakness: CWE-428
Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-7280?
How do I fix CVE-2026-7280?
No fix has been published for CVE-2026-7280 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2026-7280 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-7280 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-pp9h-67gh-9whh.