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CVE-2026-20531

HIGH · CVSS 8.4 EPSS 0.12% Public Exploit

Source: NVD + CISA KEV + EPSS · Published 2026-10-05 · Last synced 2026-10-07

CyberRota Analysis

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The vulnerability in apu involves a memory corruption issue due to a use-after-free condition, which could allow local escalation of privileges without requiring additional execution permissions or user interaction. Organizations using affected products should prioritize addressing this vulnerability, as it poses a significant risk of unauthorized access to sensitive system resources. Immediate attention is recommended to mitigate potential exploitation.

Public Exploit Signal

A public exploit, PoC, GitHub repository or Metasploit reference was detected for this CVE.

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CVE
CVE-2026-20531
Severity
HIGH
CVSS
8.4
EPSS
0.12%

Original NVD Description

In apu, there is a possible memory corruption due to use after free. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation. Patch ID: ALPS11249016; Issue ID: MSV-9169.