High severity · published Aug 17, 2026
CVE-2026-50602
Planet9 Incorrect Permission Assignment Vulnerability Information
8.5
CVSS
0.1%
EPSS
No
On KEV
Description
A security vulnerability has been identified in Planet9 due to incorrect file permissions assigned to an application executable used by the Planet9 background service. The service runs with SYSTEM privileges, while the affected executable grants excessive permissions to non-administrative users. As a result, an authenticated local user could potentially modify or replace the executable and execute arbitrary code with SYSTEM privileges when the service starts or the system is restarted.
Exploitation
Is it being used?
Exploit prediction (EPSS)0.1% · higher than 4% of CVEs
Exploited in the wildNo evidence yet
CISA KEVNot listed
Ransomware campaign useNot known
Affected products
Which versions
PB
Planet9 background service · Acer
All versions, or not specified · source: vendor
