🛡️ CVE-2026-8920
Description
Improper Restriction of Communication Channel to Intended Endpoints and External Control of File Name or Path in Aura Wallpaper Service allow a local user to perform file operations by sending crafted commands containing an arbitrary file path and bypassing the service’s path restrictions . On specific models , this can also cause a single feature to become unavailable .
Refer to the ' Security Update for Aura Wallpaper Service ' section on the ASUS Security Advisory for more information.
Weakness class
CVE-2026-8920 is classified as CWE-73: External Control of File Name or Path. A caller can influence which file the application opens or writes, extending an operation to files that were never meant to be reachable.
Affected software
CVE-2026-8920 is recorded against 1 package.
- unknown
Timeline and source
Published on 15 July 2026. No public exploit is currently recorded for this entry. Record sourced from NVD.
References
Details
Affected Packages
| Software | From version | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| unknown | — | — |
References
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