# CVE-2026-10739: Cato Networks SDP Client for Windows is vulnerable to Local Privilege Escalation

CVE-2026-10739 is fixed in Cato Client on 1 platform by Cato Client 6.12.6.9050 (version 6.12.6.9050), released August 16, 2026. It is not reported as exploited. Patch Radar priority: High.

- Web page: https://patchblox.com/security/cve/CVE-2026-10739
- Priority: High
- CVSS: 8.5
- EPSS: 0.0012
- CISA KEV: not listed
- Exploited (vendor report): no
- Publicly disclosed: no
- Published: Sep 30, 2026
- Weakness: CWE-23: Relative path traversal
- Vendor advisory: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-10739

## Description

Cato Networks SDP Client for Windows before 6.12.6 allows a local user to delete arbitrary files with SYSTEM privileges via improper validation of a client-supplied SID over a local IPC named pipe.

## Where it's fixed

| Platform | Product | Fixed in | Fix | Released |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Windows apps | Cato Client | 6.12.6.9050 | [Cato Client 6.12.6.9050](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/windows-app/catonetworks.catoclient-6.12.6.9050.md) | Aug 16, 2026 |

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