Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
CVE-2026-0776 is a local privilege escalation issue in Discord Client. A user or attacker who can already run low-privileged code on a computer may abuse Discord’s file-loading behavior to run code as the target user. This is mainly an endpoint risk, not a remote internet-facing server issue.
Executive priority
Treat this as a high-priority endpoint hygiene issue, especially where Discord is installed on corporate devices. It is less urgent than a remotely exploitable server flaw, but it can help an attacker expand impact after gaining initial local code execution.
Technical view
The flaw is CWE-427, an uncontrolled search path element in the Discord Client discord_rpc module. The product loads a file from an unsecured location, enabling arbitrary code execution in the target user’s context. The CVE lists Discord Client version 1.0.9196 and CVSS 7.3 high.
Likely exposure
Exposure is limited to systems running affected Discord Client installations, specifically version 1.0.9196 as listed. The source data does not provide CPEs or a complete affected-version range. Organizations allowing Discord on managed endpoints should prioritize inventory and vendor confirmation.
Exploitation context
Sources state exploitation requires the attacker to first execute low-privileged code locally. The CVSS vector also indicates user interaction is required. The CVE is not listed as KEV, and the provided sources do not claim active exploitation.
Researcher notes
The public bundle names Discord Client 1.0.9196 and ZDI-CAN-27057, but does not include a patch version, CPE, or complete affected range. Avoid broad assumptions until Discord or ZDI provides more definitive remediation and version-scope details.
Mitigation direction
- Identify managed endpoints with Discord Client installed.
- Prioritize review of Discord Client version 1.0.9196.
- Check Discord or ZDI guidance for fixed versions or official mitigations.
- Restrict unauthorized local software where Discord is not business-required.
- Use endpoint controls to reduce untrusted local code execution.
Validation and detection
- Confirm whether Discord Client version 1.0.9196 exists in endpoint inventory.
- Review software-management records for Discord Client update status.
- Check vendor advisories for affected-version and fixed-version details.
- Review EDR telemetry for suspicious Discord-related file-loading alerts.
- Document whether Discord is approved or prohibited on managed endpoints.
Public sources used
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CWE-427: Exact CWE lookup
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- High
- CVSS
- 7.3 (3.0)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CNA and ADP enrichment extracted from CVE v5
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CVSS vector scores
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CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H1.35.9Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.0 score
7.3HighVector: CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- ZDI-26-040CVE reference · x_research-advisory
Products and packages named in the record
CWE details
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Uncontrolled Search Path Element
Uncontrolled Search Path Element represents a recurring weakness pattern that can create exploitable paths when design, validation, or implementation controls are missing.