# CVE-2026-7480: ASUS System Control Interface privilege escalation via crafted RPC call

Source: https://junglewise.ai/threats/cve-2026-7480-asus-system-control-interface-privilege-escalation-via-crafted-rpc  
Publisher: Junglewise Threat Intelligence, https://junglewise.ai/threats  
Published: 2026-05-29. Updated: 2026-05-29  
License: CC BY 4.0 with a link back

CVE-2026-7480 · Severity: info · CVSS 7.3 · Published 2026-05-29

The ASUS System Control Interface, a software component used to manage hardware settings and system functions on ASUS computers, contains a security flaw in how it handles permissions. A local user with limited access can exploit this vulnerability to gain full administrative (SYSTEM) control over the device. This could allow an attacker to install malicious software, access sensitive files, or disrupt the computer's operations.

Technologies: [ASUS System Control Interface](https://junglewise.ai/threats/technologies/system-control-interface). Vendors: [ASUS](https://junglewise.ai/threats/vendors/asus).

## Quick answers

**Is CVE-2026-7480 exploited in the wild?** No. Junglewise Threat Intelligence has no report of CVE-2026-7480 being exploited in the wild.

**How severe is CVE-2026-7480?** Informational severity, with a CVSS score of 7.3, published 29 May 2026.

**Which products and versions are affected?** ASUS System Control Interface.

**Is there a fix for CVE-2026-7480?** No fixed version is recorded yet. Check the vendor's advisory in the references below. If you run it, Junglewise drafts a mitigation that fits your setup and applies it once you approve, with senior security engineers behind it.

**How is CVE-2026-7480 attacked?** It is attacked with local access, in a software library.

**Am I affected by CVE-2026-7480?** Check whether you run ASUS System Control Interface. Junglewise does that check for you around the clock: connect your code, cloud and domains, and it matches new vulnerabilities like this one against what you actually run and tells you when one reaches you.

## Technical details

The vulnerability (CWE-732) exists within the ASUS System Control Interface due to incorrect permission assignments for critical resources. A local attacker with low privileges can bypass existing validation mechanisms by sending a specially crafted Remote Procedure Call (RPC) to the affected component. Successful exploitation allows the attacker to escalate privileges to the SYSTEM account and execute arbitrary code. While the attack requires local access, the complexity is rated as high (AC:H) according to the vendor's CVSS 4.0 assessment. Users are advised to refer to the ASUS Security Advisory for available updates.

## Affected products

- ASUS System Control Interface

## Timeline

- 2026-05-29: disclosed: Initial publication of the CVE record.

## References

- [https://www.asus.com/security-advisory/](https://www.asus.com/security-advisory/)

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