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CVE-2026-47518

MEDIUM 6

Published 2026-09-30 · Last modified 2026-10-01

NVIDIA GPU Display Driver for Windows and Linux contains a vulnerability in a secure microcontroller component, where incorrect permission assignment for a critical resource allows an attacker with privileged local access to modify protected memory that should be restricted. A successful exploit of this vulnerability might lead to code execution and escalation of privileges.

NO EXPLOITATION SIGNALS

No known exploitation, public exploit, or elevated probability at this time. Track for changes.

Exploitation likelihood

0.1%chance of exploitation in 30 days · 2nd percentile

○ In CISA KEV ○ Public exploit / PoC

Impact if exploited

6CVSS 3.1 · MEDIUM

  • ConfidentialityHigh
  • IntegrityHigh
  • AvailabilityLow

What an attacker needs

  • ⚠Access: Requires local access to the host
  • ⚠Privileges: Requires an admin / high-privilege account
  • ✓User interaction: No user interaction needed
  • ⚠Complexity: Needs a race window or specific setup

✓ lowers the bar for an attacker · ⚠ raises it

Proof of concept & exploit code

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Listed for defensive triage, patch verification, and authorized testing on systems you own. Machine-readable: /cve/CVE-2026-47518/poc.json

Affected

Vendors Nvidia

Products Geforce Rtx, Quadro, Nvs Tesla

Weakness (CWE)

  • CWE-732: Incorrect Permission Assignment for Critical Resource

CVSS vector

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:L

All CVSS metrics

  • MEDIUM 6 v3.1 · CNA Primary
    CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:L
  • MEDIUM 6 v3.1 · NVD Secondary
    CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:L

References

Technical & other

Sources: NVD · CVE.org · EPSS