Is CVE-2026-2542 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2026-2542 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2026-2542 be exploited remotely?

No. CVE-2026-2542 requires local access to exploit.

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2026-2542?

CVE-2026-2542 has a CVSS score of 7.0 (HIGH) and an EPSS exploitation probability of 0.01%.

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HIGH

CVE-2026-2542

CWE-426Published: February 16, 2026· Updated: Feb 18, 2026

7.0

CVSS v3.1

EPSS:0.01%probability of exploitation in 30 daysPercentile:1.3th

Official Description

A weakness has been identified in Total VPN 0.5.29.0 on Windows. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the file C:\Program Files\Total VPN\win-service.exe. Executing a manipulation can lead to unquoted search path. It is possible to launch the attack on the local host. This attack is characterized by high complexity. The exploitation appears to be difficult. The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2026-2542 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.

Exploitation requires low privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.

A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 7.0.