Analyst readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
Acer NitroSense V3 has a local privilege escalation flaw. A signed utility on an already-accessed Windows machine can let a low-privileged local user run code or delete files as SYSTEM. This is most urgent on shared, kiosk, lab, helpdesk, or compromised endpoint scenarios.
Executive priority
Treat as a high-priority endpoint hardening issue, not an internet-facing emergency. Patch affected Acer systems promptly because local attackers or malware can turn basic access into full SYSTEM control.
Technical view
NitroSense 3.x before 3.01.3052 exposes a misconfigured Windows Named Pipe using a custom protocol for internal function calls. The CVE states any authenticated local user can execute arbitrary code and delete arbitrary files with NT AUTHORITY\SYSTEM privileges. CVSS v4.0 is 8.5, with local access and low privileges required.
Likely exposure
Exposure appears limited to Windows endpoints with Acer NitroSense V3 3.x installed, especially version 3.01.3001 or other builds before 3.01.3052. The source bundle does not identify other Acer utilities, operating systems, or remote exposure.
Exploitation context
The CVE is not listed as KEV in the supplied data, and no cited source states active exploitation. Practical risk increases if an attacker already has local account access, malware execution, or stolen user credentials on a vulnerable endpoint.
Researcher notes
The core issue is named-pipe access control and privileged action exposure. Evidence supports local authenticated privilege escalation and arbitrary file deletion, but the bundle does not provide protocol details, proof-of-concept status, telemetry, or broader product impact.
Mitigation direction
- Update NitroSense V3 to 3.01.3052 or later per Acer guidance.
- Check Acer’s advisory before applying enterprise-wide remediation.
- Remove or disable NitroSense where it is not operationally required.
- Restrict local interactive access on shared vulnerable Windows systems.
- Prioritize systems used by administrators, helpdesk, labs, and shared users.
Validation and detection
- Inventory Windows endpoints for Acer NitroSense V3 installations.
- Confirm installed NitroSense versions are not earlier than 3.01.3052.
- Review Acer advisory 19652 for current remediation guidance.
- Check endpoint management records for 3.01.3001 deployments.
- Verify vulnerable systems have been updated or the software removed.
Public sources used
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ATT&CK lookup starting points
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CWE-22: File access and web shell behavior lookup
File traversal and upload weaknesses can lead teams to review file, web shell, execution, and collection telemetry. Open the exact CWE lookup page first, then review the ATT&CK searches from that MITRE weakness context. This is a Glexia lookup hint, not an official ATT&CK mapping.
Open ATT&CK lookupCWE-269: Authorization and privilege behavior lookup
Authorization weaknesses can support privilege escalation and valid-account review, depending on exploit path. Open the exact CWE lookup page first, then review the ATT&CK searches from that MITRE weakness context. This is a Glexia lookup hint, not an official ATT&CK mapping.
Open ATT&CK lookupCWE-284: Authorization and privilege behavior lookup
Authorization weaknesses can support privilege escalation and valid-account review, depending on exploit path. Open the exact CWE lookup page first, then review the ATT&CK searches from that MITRE weakness context. This is a Glexia lookup hint, not an official ATT&CK mapping.
Open ATT&CK lookupCWE-732: Authorization and privilege behavior lookup
Authorization weaknesses can support privilege escalation and valid-account review, depending on exploit path. Open the exact CWE lookup page first, then review the ATT&CK searches from that MITRE weakness context. This is a Glexia lookup hint, not an official ATT&CK mapping.
Open ATT&CK lookupExecution behavior lookup
The CVE wording references code or command execution, so execution technique review may help defensive triage. This is a Glexia inferred lookup path, not an official MITRE, ATT&CK, or CVE Program mapping.
Open ATT&CK lookupPrivilege behavior lookup
The CVE wording references privilege impact, so privilege escalation and authorization behavior review may help. This is a Glexia inferred lookup path, not an official MITRE, ATT&CK, or CVE Program mapping.
Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- High
- CVSS
- 8.5 (4.0)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N
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CVSS vector scores
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CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N — — Acer Vulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 4.0 score
8.5 HighVector: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N
Vulnerability timeline
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Source materials
- CVE List V5 source CVE List V5
- https://community.acer.com/en/kb/articles/19652 CVE reference, Acer
Products and packages named in the record
CWE details
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