CVE-2026-50606

Hard-coded Encryption Key Vulnerability in Acer System Monitoring for NitroSense and PredatorSense Software

Published Sep 17, 2026 CVSS 4.0 · 1.2 Low EPSS < 1% KEV · Not listed
Description
A vulnerability has been identified in the Acer System Monitoring component included with NitroSense and PredatorSense. The vulnerability is caused by the use of a hard-coded AES encryption key within the software. Under certain circumstances, a local attacker may be able to use the embedded key to access protected information or perform unauthorized actions.

Remediation

Vendor Solution

Update to one of the following versions or later: * NitroSense v5.2.84 * PredatorSense v5.2.109

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History
Type Values Removed Values Added
First Time appeared Acer
Acer system Monitoring
Vendors & Products Acer
Acer system Monitoring
Type Values Removed Values Added
Metrics ssvc

{'options': {'Automatable': 'no', 'Exploitation': 'none', 'Technical Impact': 'partial'}, 'version': '2.0.3'}

Type Values Removed Values Added
Description A vulnerability has been identified in the Acer System Monitoring component included with NitroSense and PredatorSense. The vulnerability is caused by the use of a hard-coded AES encryption key within the software. Under certain circumstances, a local attacker may be able to use the embedded key to access protected information or perform unauthorized actions.
Title Hard-coded Encryption Key Vulnerability in Acer System Monitoring for NitroSense and PredatorSense Software
Weaknesses CWE-321
References
Metrics cvssV4_0

{'score': 1.2, 'vector': 'CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:L/VI:L/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U'}

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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
Acer
Published
Updated
Sep 17, 2026, 12:30 PM
Reserved
Jun 5, 2026, 7:22 AM
Status
Deferred
Published
Sep 17, 2026, 8:17 AM
Modified
Sep 18, 2026, 4:25 PM