What is CVE-2026-8036?

CVE-2026-8036 is a high-severity vulnerability in Linux Linux_kernel, classified under CWE-1285. CVSS score: 7.1/10. Published 2026-06-02.

How severe is CVE-2026-8036?

High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.1 out of 10.

Vulnerability in Linux Linux_kernel

CVE-2026-8036

Improper input validation in NI-PAL may allow a local authenticated user to access arbitrary system memory, potentially leading to privilege escalation. This vulnerability affects NI-PAL 26.3.0 and prior versions on Windows and Linux.

EPSS: 0.000 (5.0th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 7.1 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N.

Affected products

Linux Linux_kernel
Microsoft Windows
Ni Linux_real-time
Ni Ni-pal — versions 0

Weakness classification (CWE)

CWE-1285

References

security@ni.com (Vendor Advisory)

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-8036?: CVE-2026-8036 is a high-severity vulnerability in Linux Linux_kernel, classified under CWE-1285. CVSS score: 7.1/10. Published 2026-06-02.
How severe is CVE-2026-8036?: High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.1 out of 10.