CVE-2026-96858
MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 0.47%
Last modified
CVE-2026-96858 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. Missing authentication for critical function in Windows Security Account Manager allows an authorized attacker to perform tampering locally.. EPSS estimates a 0.47% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Missing authentication for critical function in Windows Security Account Manager allows an authorized attacker to perform tampering locally.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| 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 2022 | < 10.0.20348.5761 |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2025 | < 10.0.26100.33650 |
References
- https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-96858Vendor Advisory, Patch
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Analyzed
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2026-96858?
Missing authentication for critical function in Windows Security Account Manager allows an authorized attacker to perform tampering locally.
How severe is CVE-2026-96858?
CVE-2026-96858 has a CVSS score of 5.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.47% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2026-96858?
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.
How Strix Helps
- How Strix found a critical auth bypass in etcdStrix autonomously discovered a critical authentication bypass in etcd, later designated CVE-2026-33413.
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