CVE-2026-18606

Razer RzUpdateService Named Pipe RzUpdateService.exe privileges management

HIGH
7.8
CVSS Score
Published: August 3, 2026 at 04:15 PM UTC
Updated: October 23, 2026 at 09:10 PM UTC
1 product affected across 1 vendorRzUpdateService

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Severity
HIGH7.8
Exploit prediction
EPSS 0.2%
SSVC
PoC

Description

A weakness has been identified in Razer RzUpdateService 1.10.14.0. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the file C:\Program Files (x86)\Razer\RzUpdateEngineService\RzUpdateService.exe of the component Named Pipe Handler. Executing a manipulation of the argument lpThreadParameter can lead to improper privilege management. The attack requires local access. The exploit has been made available to the public and could be used for attacks. The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure.

Affected

Our own answer: ranges merged, affected separated from platform-only, with confidence and review flags.

Remediation

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References (5)

VDB EntryTechnical Description
Source: cverecord
https://vuldb.com/vuln/385529
SignaturePermissions Required
Source: cverecord
https://vuldb.com/vuln/385529/cti
Third Party Advisory
Source: cverecord
https://vuldb.com/cve/CVE-2026-18606
Third Party Advisory
Source: cverecord
https://vuldb.com/submit/852045

SSVC — Action Prioritization

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CVSS

7.8HIGHVulDB
Vector?

Quick Info

StatusDEFERRED
CWE
CWE-269CWE-266

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