CVE-2026-20718: Software Security Vulnerability Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-xv9x-vj9p-xq8g
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CWE-276
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Advisory Summary

CVE-2026-20718 is a MODERATE security vulnerability vulnerability (CWE-276: Incorrect Default Permissions) affecting Software libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The weakness occurs when during installation, installed file permissions are set to allow anyone to modify those files.. Remediation is available in the latest vendor maintenance releases.

CVE-2026-20718 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2026-20718
GHSA Identifier GHSA-xv9x-vj9p-xq8g
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score N/A
CWE Classification CWE-276: Incorrect Default Permissions
Affected Product Software
Package Ecosystem Maven
Published Date
Last Updated

How to Fix CVE-2026-20718

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Software dependencies to a patched release. Both direct and transitive dependencies should be checked, as frameworks or security libraries may pull in vulnerable versions transitively.

Verify Direct and Transitive Dependencies

Run the following command in your project directory to verify that all resolved dependencies use the patched release: 

mvn dependency:tree

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Java application is affected by CVE-2026-20718, inspect your build dependencies using the Maven Dependency Plugin:

mvn dependency:tree

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Software in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than the patched release), your application is affected.

Note: The mvn dependency:tree command inspects the resolved dependency graph declared in your project's POM files; it does not perform automated security scanning or inspect runtime dynamic classpaths. Always verify runtime container classpaths and shaded JARs.

Technical Details

Vulnerability Mechanism & Technical Analysis

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-276: Incorrect Default Permissions, where during installation, installed file permissions are set to allow anyone to modify those files. In Software, software state validation or input boundaries are circumvented during processing. Review the official source advisory statement below for specific affected components, classes, and reproduction details.

Source Advisory Statement

Incorrect default permissions for some Intel(R) NPU Driver software installers before version 32.0.100.4511 within Ring 3: User Applications may allow an escalation of privilege. Unprivileged software adversary with an authenticated user combined with a high complexity attack may enable escalation of privilege. This result may potentially occur via local access when attack requirements are present without special internal knowledge and requires active user interaction. The potential vulnerability may impact the confidentiality (high), integrity (high) and availability (high) of the vulnerable system, resulting in subsequent system confidentiality (none), integrity (none) and availability (none) impacts.

References

NVD — CVE-2026-20718 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-20718
Software Security Information SECURITY
https://intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-01424.html

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-20718?
CVE-2026-20718 is a security vulnerability in Software classified as a security vulnerability vulnerability under CWE-276: Incorrect Default Permissions.
Which Software versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to current release patches.
What version fixes CVE-2026-20718?
Upgrading to current release patches (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2026-20718?
CVE-2026-20718 is classified under CWE-276: Incorrect Default Permissions (During installation, installed file permissions are set to allow anyone to modify those files.).
How can I check Maven dependencies for CVE-2026-20718?
Run the dependency tree command: 'mvn dependency:tree'. This command lists direct and transitive dependencies in your build configuration so you can verify if a vulnerable version is resolved.
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