Is CVE-2026-7280 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2026-7280 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2026-7280 be exploited remotely?

No. CVE-2026-7280 requires local access to exploit.

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2026-7280?

CVE-2026-7280 has a CVSS score of 6.7 (MEDIUM).

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CVE-2026-7280

CWE-428Published: April 28, 2026· Updated: Apr 28, 2026

6.7

CVSS v3.1

EPSS:0.01%probability of exploitation in 30 daysPercentile:2.6th

Official Description

AVACAST developed by eMPIA Technology has a Unquoted Service Path vulnerability, allowing privileged local attackers to place a malicious executable file in a specific directory, resulting in arbitrary code execution with system privileges when the AVACAST service starts.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2026-7280 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.

Exploitation requires high 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 6.7.