CVE-2026-96855
MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 0.29%
Last modified
CVE-2026-96855 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. Improper access control in Windows Modern Device Management (MDM) allows an authorized attacker to perform tampering locally.. EPSS estimates a 0.29% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Improper access control in Windows Modern Device Management (MDM) allows an authorized attacker to perform tampering locally.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Windows 10 1809 | < 10.0.17763.9376 |
| Microsoft | Windows 10 21h2 | < 10.0.19044.7807 |
| Microsoft | Windows 10 22h2 | < 10.0.19045.7807 |
| Microsoft | Windows 11 23h2 | < 10.0.22631.7652 |
| Microsoft | Windows 11 24h2 | < 10.0.26100.9711 |
| Microsoft | Windows 11 25h2 | < 10.0.26200.9711 |
| Microsoft | Windows 11 26h1 | < 10.0.28000.3231 |
| Microsoft | Windows 11 26h2 | < 10.0.26300.9711 |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2019 | < 10.0.17763.9376 |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2022 | < 10.0.20348.5761 |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2025 | < 10.0.26100.33650 |
References
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Analyzed
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2026-96855?
Improper access control in Windows Modern Device Management (MDM) allows an authorized attacker to perform tampering locally.
How severe is CVE-2026-96855?
CVE-2026-96855 has a CVSS score of 5.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.29% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2026-96855?
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