Critical severity · published Mar 23, 2026
CVE-2026-4606
GeoVision ERM Improper Privilege Assignment Leads to SYSTEM-Level Privilege
10.0
CVSS
0.3%
EPSS
No
On KEV
Description
GV Edge Recording Manager (ERM) v2.3.1 improperly runs application components with SYSTEM-level privileges, allowing any local user to gain full control of the operating system.
During installation, ERM creates a Windows service that runs under the LocalSystem account.
When the ERM application is launched, related processes are spawned under SYSTEM privileges rather than the security context of the logged-in user.
Functions such as 'Import Data' open a Windows file dialog operating with SYSTEM permissions, enabling modification or deletion of protected system files and directories.
Any ERM function invoking Windows file open/save dialogs exposes the same risk.
This vulnerability allows local privilege escalation and may result in full system compromise.
Exploitation
Is it being used?
Exploit prediction (EPSS)0.3% · higher than 21% of CVEs
Exploited in the wildNo evidence yet
CISA KEVNot listed
Ransomware campaign useNot known
Affected products
Which versions
GR
GV-Edge Recording Manager · GeoVision
2.3.1 · source: vendor
References
NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-4606
CVE.org
https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-4606
https
https://https://www.geovision.com.tw/cyber_security.php
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