CVE-2026-26132

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 2.02%

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CVE-2026-26132 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Use after free in Windows Kernel allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.. EPSS estimates a 2.02% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Use after free in Windows Kernel 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
2.02%

78.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
MicrosoftWindows 10 21h2< 10.0.19044.7058
MicrosoftWindows 10 22h2< 10.0.19045.7058
MicrosoftWindows 11 23h2< 10.0.22631.6783
MicrosoftWindows 11 24h2< 10.0.26100.7979
MicrosoftWindows 11 25h2< 10.0.26200.7979
MicrosoftWindows 11 26h1< 10.0.28000.1719
MicrosoftWindows Server 2022< 10.0.20348.4830
MicrosoftWindows Server 2022 23h2< 10.0.25398.2207
MicrosoftWindows Server 2025< 10.0.26100.32463

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-26132?
Use after free in Windows Kernel allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
How severe is CVE-2026-26132?
CVE-2026-26132 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 2.02% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2026-26132?
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.

Are you affected by CVE-2026-26132?

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Source: NVD / NIST