ESET PROTECT and Inspect
CVE-2026-6423: Local privilege escalation via unauthenticated ALPC in ESET Inspect Connector
A local privilege escalation vulnerability in ESET Inspect Connector.
Published
ExploitedNot in CISA KEV
Ransomware useNot reportedPer CISA
SeverityHIGHCVSS 4.0 8.5
EPSS0.17%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 3.0.5775.0 | Upgrade past 3.0.5775.0; see the advisory |
Always confirm against the vendor advisory, which lists every fixed hotfix.
What it is
A local privilege escalation vulnerability in ESET Inspect Connector. The vulnerability was caused by improper authentication in an IPC channel.
Sources
KEV status, EPSS score and vendor data refreshed automatically, last on 13 Oct 2026.