CVE-2026-8148
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NAVER MYBOX Explorer Privilege Escalation via Registry Manipulation

Publication date: 2026-05-08

Last updated on: 2026-05-11

Assigner: Naver Corporation

Description
NAVER MYBOX Explorer for Windows before 3.0.11.160 allows a local attacker to escalate privileges to NT AUTHORITY\SYSTEM via registry manipulation due to improper privilege checks.
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Published
2026-05-08
Last Modified
2026-05-11
Generated
2026-06-19
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2026-05-08
EPSS Evaluated
2026-06-18
NVD
CVE-2026-8148
EUVD
EUVD-2026-28530
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Vendor Product Version / Range
navercorp mybox to 3.0.11.160 (exc)
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CWE ID Description
CWE-266 A product incorrectly assigns a privilege to a particular actor, creating an unintended sphere of control for that actor.
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Executive Summary

This vulnerability exists in NAVER MYBOX Explorer for Windows versions before 3.0.11.160. It allows a local attacker to escalate their privileges to NT AUTHORITY\SYSTEM by manipulating the Windows registry. The root cause is improper privilege checks within the software.

Impact Analysis

An attacker exploiting this vulnerability can gain SYSTEM-level privileges on the affected Windows system. This means they could execute code with the highest level of permissions, potentially leading to full control over the system, unauthorized access to sensitive data, installation of malicious software, or disruption of system operations.

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