Is CVE-2026-3796 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2026-3796 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2026-3796 be exploited remotely?

No. CVE-2026-3796 requires local access to exploit.

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2026-3796?

CVE-2026-3796 has a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH).

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HIGH

CVE-2026-3796

CWE-266Published: March 9, 2026· Updated: Mar 10, 2026

7.8

CVSS v3.1

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

Official Description

A weakness has been identified in Qi-ANXIN QAX Virus Removal up to 2025-10-22. The affected element is the function ZwTerminateProcess in the library QKSecureIO_Imp.sys of the component Mini Filter Driver. Executing a manipulation can lead to improper access controls. The attack is restricted to local execution. The exploit has been made available to the public and could be used for attacks. The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2026-3796 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 7.8.