ESET PROTECT and Inspect
CVE-2025-13176: Local privilege escalation in ESET Inspect Connector for Windows
Planting a custom configuration file in ESET Inspect Connector allow load a malicious DLL.
Published
ExploitedNot in CISA KEV
Ransomware useNot reportedPer CISA
SeverityHIGHCVSS 4.0 8.4
EPSS0.16%Chance of exploitation in 30 days
Public exploitNot tracked
FixSee advisory
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Affected and fixed versions
| Product / branch | Fixed in |
|---|---|
| ESET Inspect Connector (Windows) 0 to 2.8.5555 | Upgrade past 2.8.5555; see the advisory |
Always confirm against the vendor advisory, which lists every fixed hotfix.
What it is
Planting a custom configuration file
in
ESET Inspect Connector allow load a malicious DLL.
Sources
KEV status, EPSS score and vendor data refreshed automatically, last on 13 Oct 2026.