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CVE-2026-81326: QND client can expose admin credentials on Windows

CVE-2026-81326 · published 1 month ago
Summary

The QND Premium, Standard, and Advance client programs for Windows contain a fixed encryption key. Because of this, anyone who is already logged into the computer could retrieve the administrator ID and password used by the software. Update the client to a version that replaces the hard‑coded key or remove the software if a fix is not available.

What to do

The CVE record does not list a fixed version. Check the vendor's site or the advisory links below - a fix may already be released.

Affected software
VendorProductAffected versions
qualitysoft corporation qnd premium <= Ver.11.1i
qualitysoft corporation qnd standard <= Ver.11.1i
qualitysoft corporation qnd advance <= Ver.11.0.9i
Original advisory text
QND uses a hard-coded cryptographic key, which may allow a local attacker who is logged in to a Windows PC where the affected product's client is installed to obtain administrator credentials, incl...
QND uses a hard-coded cryptographic key, which may allow a local attacker who is logged in to a Windows PC where the affected product's client is installed to obtain administrator credentials, including an ID and password.
Fix within
Internet-facing 60 days
Internal At next upgrade
  • Not known to be exploited
  • Needs hands-on effort to exploit
  • Gives an attacker partial control
Severity
6.8 Medium
Exploitation
<1% chance of attack within 30 days
Type
CWE-321Use of Hard-coded Cryptographic Key
Timeline
Published16 Sep 2026
Updated26 Oct 2026
First seen16 Sep 2026
Sources
CVE-2026-81326 · MITRE
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