CVE-2026-102438

HIGH CVSS 4.0: 8.5 EPSS 0.12%
Updated Oct 20, 2026
Asus
Parameter Value
CVSS 8.5 (HIGH)
Affected Versions v2.1.17 — v6.5.10
Type CWE-427 (Uncontrolled Search Path Element)
Vendor Asus
Public PoC No

An uncontrolled search path element vulnerability in ASUS Armoury Crate allows local users to execute arbitrary code with SYSTEM privileges via replacement of a dynamic-link library (DLL) that is later loaded by a high-privilege process. Refer to the ' Security Update for Armoury Crate App ' section on the ASUS Security Advisory for more information.

Attack Parameters

Attack Vector
Local
Requires local access
Attack Complexity
Low
Easy to exploit
Attack Requirements
None
No additional conditions
Privileges Required
Low
Basic privileges needed
User Interaction
None
No user interaction needed

Impact Assessment

Confidentiality
High
Complete data leak
Integrity
High
Complete data modification
Availability
High
Complete denial of service

CVSS Vector v4.0

Vulnerable Products 2

Configuration From (including) Up to (excluding)
Asus Armoury_Crate
cpe:2.3:a:asus:armoury_crate:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
v3.0.0. <= v6.5.10
Asus Armoury_Crate_Se
cpe:2.3:a:asus:armoury_crate_se:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
v2.1.17 <= v2.2.17