CVE-2026-4129

There is an improper access control vulnerability in NI SystemLink that may allow an authenticated user with limited privileges to access host operating system files and directories that should be restricted. This vulnerability affects NI SystemLink and NI SystemLink Server versions prior to 2026 Q3.

CVSS v3 8.1 HIGH

8.1^/10

CVSS v3 : HIGH

Vector :

Exploitability : 2.8 / Impact : 5.2

Attack Vector NETWORK

Attack Complexity LOW

Privileges Required LOW

User Interaction NONE

Confidentiality Impact HIGH

Integrity Impact HIGH

Availability Impact NONE

Scope UNCHANGED

References

Link	Resource
https://www.ni.com/en/support/security/available-critical-and-security-updates-for-ni-software/2026/improper-access-controls-in-ni-systemlink.html

Configurations

No configuration.

History

16 Sep 2026, 17:17

Type	Values Removed	Values Added
Summary	(en) There is an improper access control vulnerability in NI SystemLink that may allow an authenticated user with limited privileges to access host operating system files and directories that should be restricted. This vulnerability affects NI SystemLink and NI SystemLink Server 2026 Q3 and prior versions.	(en) There is an improper access control vulnerability in NI SystemLink that may allow an authenticated user with limited privileges to access host operating system files and directories that should be restricted. This vulnerability affects NI SystemLink and NI SystemLink Server versions prior to 2026 Q3.

Information

Published : 2026-09-10 16:17

Updated : 2026-09-16 17:17

NVD link : CVE-2026-4129

Mitre link : CVE-2026-4129

CVE.ORG link : CVE-2026-4129

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Products Affected

No product.

CWE

CWE-862

Missing Authorization

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