CVE-2026-48581
HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.22%
Last modified
CVE-2026-48581 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Insufficient granularity of access control in Microsoft Surface allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.. EPSS estimates a 0.22% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Insufficient granularity of access control in Microsoft Surface allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Surface Go 2 1901 Firmware | All versions |
| Microsoft | Surface Go 2 1926 Firmware | All versions |
| Microsoft | Surface Go 2 1927 Firmware | All versions |
| Microsoft | Surface Go 3 1901 Firmware | All versions |
| Microsoft | Surface Go 3 1926 Firmware | All versions |
| Microsoft | Surface Go 3 2022 Firmware | All versions |
| Microsoft | Surface Hub Firmware | All versions |
| Microsoft | Surface Hub 2s Firmware | All versions |
| Microsoft | Surface Hub 2s 85 Firmware | All versions |
| Microsoft | Surface Hub 3 50 Firmware | All versions |
| Microsoft | Surface Hub 3 85 Firmware | All versions |
| Microsoft | Surface Laptop Go 1943 Firmware | All versions |
| Microsoft | Surface Laptop Go 2 2013 Firmware | All versions |
| Microsoft | Surface Laptop Go 3 2013 Firmware | All versions |
| Microsoft | Surface Pro 7\+ 1960 Firmware | All versions |
| Microsoft | Surface Pro 7\+ With Lte Advanced 1961 Firmware | All versions |
| Microsoft | Surface Pro 8 1983 Firmware | All versions |
| Microsoft | Surface Pro 8 For Business 1983 Firmware | All versions |
| Microsoft | Surface Pro 8 For Business With Lte Advanced 1982 Firmware | All versions |
| Microsoft | Surface Laptop 4 1979 Firmware | All versions |
| Microsoft | Surface Laptop 4 1950 Firmware | All versions |
| Microsoft | Surface Laptop 4 1951 Firmware | All versions |
| Microsoft | Surface Laptop 4 1952 Firmware | All versions |
| Microsoft | Surface Laptop 4 1953 Firmware | All versions |
| Microsoft | Surface Laptop 4 1958 Firmware | All versions |
| Microsoft | Surface Laptop 4 1959 Firmware | All versions |
| Microsoft | Surface Laptop 4 1978 Firmware | All versions |
References
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2026-48581?
Insufficient granularity of access control in Microsoft Surface allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
How severe is CVE-2026-48581?
CVE-2026-48581 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.22% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2026-48581?
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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