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CVE-2026-20918

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.30%

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CVE-2026-20918 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Concurrent execution using shared resource with improper synchronization ('race condition') in Windows Management Services allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.. EPSS estimates a 0.30% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Concurrent execution using shared resource with improper synchronization ('race condition') in Windows Management Services allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1
7.8/10

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

EPSS Probability
0.30%

21.3th 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

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Status
Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-20918?
Concurrent execution using shared resource with improper synchronization ('race condition') in Windows Management Services allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
How severe is CVE-2026-20918?
CVE-2026-20918 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.30% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2026-20918?
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