Privilege escalation in Stablebit Scanner

CVE-2026-19190

A weakness has been identified in StableBit Scanner 2.6.13.4088. This affects an unknown part of the file C:\Program Files (x86)\StableBit\Scanner\Service\Scanner.Service.exe of the component ScannerService. This manipulation causes permission issues. The attack is restricted to local execution. The exploit has been made available to the public and could be used for attacks.

EPSS: 0.001 (3.5th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 7.8 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.

Affected products

Weakness classification (CWE)

References

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-19190?
CVE-2026-19190 is a high-severity vulnerability in Stablebit Scanner, classified under Incorrect Privilege Assignment. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2026-08-07.
How severe is CVE-2026-19190?
High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.8 out of 10.