Privilege escalation in Qi-anxin Qax Virus Removal

CVE-2026-3796

A weakness has been identified in Qi-ANXIN QAX Virus Removal up to 2025-10-22. The affected element is the function ZwTerminateProcess in the library QKSecureIO_Imp.sys of the component Mini Filter Driver. Executing a manipulation can lead…

EPSS: 0.000 (0.5th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 5.3 (Medium). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L.

Affected products

Weakness classification (CWE)

Public proof-of-concept exploits

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-3796?
CVE-2026-3796 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Qi-anxin Qax Virus Removal, classified under Incorrect Privilege Assignment. CVSS score: 5.3/10. Published 2026-03-09.
How severe is CVE-2026-3796?
Medium severity. CVSS v3 base score is 5.3 out of 10.
Is CVE-2026-3796 known to be exploited?
1 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.