CVE-2026-0776
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Uncontrolled Search Path Vulnerability in Discord RPC Module Enables Local Privilege Escalation

Publication date: 2026-01-23

Last updated on: 2026-01-23

Assigner: Zero Day Initiative

Description
Discord Client Uncontrolled Search Path Element Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows local attackers to escalate privileges on affected installations of Discord Client. An attacker must first obtain the ability to execute low-privileged code on the target system in order to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the discord_rpc module. The product loads a file from an unsecured location. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to escalate privileges and execute arbitrary code in the context of a target user. Was ZDI-CAN-27057.
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Published
2026-01-23
Last Modified
2026-01-23
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2026-06-16
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2026-01-23
EPSS Evaluated
2026-06-14
NVD
CVE-2026-0776
EUVD
EUVD-2026-4480
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Vendor Product Version / Range
discord client From 2025-07-08 (inc) to 2026-01-09 (inc)
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CWE ID Description
CWE-427 The product uses a fixed or controlled search path to find resources, but one or more locations in that path can be under the control of unintended actors.
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Executive Summary

CVE-2026-0776 is a local privilege escalation vulnerability in the Discord Client, specifically in the discord_rpc module. The vulnerability occurs because the product loads a file from an unsecured location. This flaw allows a local attacker, who already has the ability to execute low-privileged code on the target system, to escalate their privileges and execute arbitrary code in the context of the target user. [1]

Impact Analysis

This vulnerability can allow an attacker with limited access to your system to escalate their privileges, potentially gaining higher-level access and control. They could execute arbitrary code with the privileges of the targeted user, which may lead to unauthorized access to sensitive information, modification or deletion of data, and disruption of system availability. [1]

Mitigation Strategies

The primary mitigation is to restrict interaction with the Discord Client to prevent exploitation of the vulnerability. [1]

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