CVE-2026-50602

High

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.

SeverityHigh
CVSS8.5
Exploit probability—
ProductPlanet9 background service
PublishedAug 17, 2026
First seenAug 17, 2026
Weakness typeCWE-732CWE-732

How to fix

Sources list no fixed version or patch link for this vulnerability.

Affected products

ProductAffected versionsFixed in
Acer Planet9 background serviceNo range specified—

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