CVE-2026-0776

Discord Client Uncontrolled Search Path Element Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows local attackers to escalate privileges on affected installations of Discord Client. An attacker must first obtain the ability to execute low-privileged code on the target system in order to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the discord_rpc module. The product loads a file from an unsecured location. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to escalate privileges and execute arbitrary code in the context of a target user. Was ZDI-CAN-27057.

Affected products

Eclient

CVSS 3.0

7.3 HIGH

EPSS

0.4% (30th percentile)

Weakness

CWE-427

NVD status

Deferred

Published

2026-01-23