CVE-2025-5491

Acer ControlCenter - Remote Code Execution

Description

Acer ControlCenter contains Remote Code Execution vulnerability. The program exposes a Windows Named Pipe that uses a custom protocol to invoke internal functions. However, this Named Pipe is misconfigured, allowing remote users with low privileges to interact with it and access its features. One such feature enables the execution of arbitrary programs as NT AUTHORITY/SYSTEM. By leveraging this, remote attackers can execute arbitrary code on the target system with elevated privileges.

Remediation

Solution:

  • Update to version 4.00.3058 or later

Category

8.7
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 4.0 •
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.18%
Vendor Advisory acer.com
Affected: Acer ControlCenter
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2025-5491?
CVE-2025-5491 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2025-5491?
To fix CVE-2025-5491: Update to version 4.00.3058 or later
Is CVE-2025-5491 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2025-5491 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2025-5491?
CVE-2025-5491 affects Acer ControlCenter.
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