CVE-2026-3796 MEDIUM

CVE-2026-3796: Qi-ANXIN QAX Virus Removal Mini Filter Driver QKSecureIO_Imp.sys ZwTerminateProcess access control

Vendor Qi-Anxin
Product QAX Virus Removal
Weakness CWE-284
Published March 9, 2026
Last update March 10, 2026

CVSS base score

4.8/10
Attack vector Local
Attack complexity Low
Privileges required Low
User interaction None
Confidentiality
Integrity

CVSS vector

CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:L/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P

What the vulnerability does

01Description

A weakness has been identified in Qi-ANXIN QAX Virus Removal up to 2025-10-22. The affected element is the function ZwTerminateProcess in the library QKSecureIO_Imp.sys of the component Mini Filter Driver. Executing a manipulation can lead to improper access controls. The attack is restricted to local execution. The exploit has been made available to the public and could be used for attacks. The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.

Key dates

02Disclosure timeline

March 9, 2026 CVE published
March 10, 2026 Record updated