CVE-2026-79153

Deferred Deferred - Pending Action

Improper Access Control in Seclore FileSecure Desktop Client

Publication date: 2026-09-25

Last updated on: 2026-09-30

Assigner: MITRE

Description

Seclore FileSecure Desktop Client before 3.25.1.0 contains improper access control vulnerability in the kernel-mode driver component that allows an authenticated local user to gain elevated privileges to NT AUTHORITY\SYSTEM on affected systems.

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Meta Information

Published

2026-09-25

Last Modified

2026-09-30

Generated

2026-10-16

AI Q&A

2026-09-25

EPSS Evaluated

2026-10-14

NVD

CVE-2026-79153

EUVD

EUVD-2026-87080

Affected Vendors & Products

Vendor	Product	Version / Range
seclore	filesecure_desktop_client	to 3.25.1.0 (exc)

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Exploitability

CWE

KEV

CWE ID	Description
CWE-269	The product does not properly assign, modify, track, or check privileges for an actor, creating an unintended sphere of control for that actor.

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Executive Summary

This vulnerability is an improper access control issue in Seclore FileSecure Desktop Client before version 3.25.1.0. It exists in the kernel-mode driver component and allows an authenticated local user to escalate privileges to NT AUTHORITY\SYSTEM on affected systems.

Detection Guidance

To detect this vulnerability, check the installed version of Seclore FileSecure Desktop Client. If the version is below 3.25.1.0, the system is vulnerable. Use the following command in Windows Command Prompt: wmic product where "name like 'Seclore FileSecure Desktop Client'" get version. If the version is not listed or is below 3.25.1.0, update the software immediately.

Impact Analysis

An attacker with local access could exploit this to gain full system control, install malware, steal data, or perform other malicious actions with highest privileges. It enables complete compromise of the affected machine.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability could lead to unauthorized access to sensitive data, violating GDPR's confidentiality requirements and HIPAA's security rules. Organizations may face compliance violations, fines, and reputational damage if exploited.

Mitigation Strategies

Update Seclore FileSecure Desktop Client to version 3.25.1.0 or later to address the improper access control vulnerability in the kernel-mode driver component.

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