CVE-2026-8920

Published Jul 15, 2026 CVSS 4.0 · 8.5 High EPSS < 1% KEV · Not listed
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.

Remediation

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Title Improper Restriction of Communication Channel Enables Local File Manipulation in ASUS Aura Wallpaper Service
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Title Improper Restriction of Communication Channel Enables Local File Manipulation in ASUS Aura Wallpaper Service
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Title Local File Manipulation and Path Traversal in ASUS Aura Wallpaper Service
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Title Local File Manipulation and Path Traversal in ASUS Aura Wallpaper Service
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Title Local File Manipulation via Aura Wallpaper Service
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Title Local File Manipulation via Aura Wallpaper Service
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Metrics ssvc

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

Type Values Removed Values Added
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.
First Time appeared Asus
Asus aura Wallpaper Service
Weaknesses CWE-73
CWE-923
CPEs cpe:2.3:a:asus:aura_wallpaper_service:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Vendors & Products Asus
Asus aura Wallpaper Service
References
Metrics cvssV4_0

{'score': 8.5, 'vector': 'CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:H/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:H/SI:N/SA:N'}

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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
ASUS
Published
Updated
Jul 15, 2026, 1:12 PM
Reserved
May 19, 2026, 5:58 AM
Status
Deferred
Published
Jul 15, 2026, 2:22 AM
Modified
Oct 24, 2026, 10:10 PM