CVE-2026-20864

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.53%

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CVE-2026-20864 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Heap-based buffer overflow in Connected Devices Platform Service (Cdpsvc) allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.. EPSS estimates a 0.53% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Heap-based buffer overflow in Connected Devices Platform Service (Cdpsvc) allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1
7.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability
0.53%

40.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
MicrosoftWindows 10 1809< 10.0.17763.8276
MicrosoftWindows 10 21h2< 10.0.19044.6809
MicrosoftWindows 10 22h2< 10.0.19045.6809
MicrosoftWindows 11 23h2< 10.0.22631.6491
MicrosoftWindows 11 24h2< 10.0.26100.7623
MicrosoftWindows 11 25h2< 10.0.26200.7623
MicrosoftWindows Server 2019< 10.0.17763.8276
MicrosoftWindows Server 2022< 10.0.20348.4648
MicrosoftWindows Server 2022 23h2< 10.0.25398.2092
MicrosoftWindows Server 2025< 10.0.26100.32230

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-20864?
Heap-based buffer overflow in Connected Devices Platform Service (Cdpsvc) allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
How severe is CVE-2026-20864?
CVE-2026-20864 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.53% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2026-20864?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST