Is CVE-2026-54424 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2026-54424 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2026-54424 be exploited remotely?

No. CVE-2026-54424 requires local access to exploit.

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2026-54424?

CVE-2026-54424 has a CVSS score of 8.4 (HIGH).

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HIGH

CVE-2026-54424

CWE-648Published: July 4, 2026· Updated: Jul 4, 2026

8.4

CVSS v3.1

EPSS:0.24%probability of exploitation in 30 daysPercentile:15.6th

Official Description

An Incorrect Use of Privileged APIs vulnerability in Unity Parsec on Windows hosts leads to a potential Elevation of Privilege. This issue affects Parsec through v2026-05-04.0. The patched version is Parsec for Windows version 150-104a. A user can generate a situation where there is an instance of parsecd.exe running as NT AUTHORITY\SYSTEM with a user-controlled value of the AppData environment variable.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2026-54424 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.

The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.

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 8.4.