CVE-2026-2542
HIGHTotal VPN 0.5.29.0 - Privilege Escalation
Title source: llmDescription
A weakness has been identified in Total VPN 0.5.29.0 on Windows. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the file C:\Program Files\Total VPN\win-service.exe. Executing a manipulation can lead to unquoted search path. It is possible to launch the attack on the local host. This attack is characterized by high complexity. The exploitation appears to be difficult. The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.
Scores
CVSS v3
7.0
EPSS
0.0001
EPSS Percentile
1.6%
Attack Vector
LOCAL
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Classification
CWE
CWE-428
CWE-426
Status
draft
Timeline
Published
Feb 16, 2026
Tracked Since
Feb 18, 2026