CVE-2026-103568: Windows Credential Providers Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
Concurrent execution using shared resource with improper synchronization ('race condition') in Windows Credential Providers allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
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Windows Credential Providers Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
— Microsoft
Affected Software
Remediation
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Fixed in 6.2.9200.26434Patch KB5126835 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 10.0.26100.9711Patch KB5127648 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 10.0.28000.3231Patch KB5127646 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 10.0.26100.33650Patch KB5126646 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 10.0.17763.9376Patch KB5126651 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 10.0.26200.9711Patch KB5127648 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 10.0.26300.9711Patch KB5127648 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 10.0.20348.5761Patch KB5126655 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 10.0.14393.9612Patch KB5126868 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 6.3.9600.23470Patch KB5126836 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 10.0.19044.7807Patch KB5126657 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 10.0.22631.7652Patch KB5126653
Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can exploit this vulnerability?
An attacker must already be authorized to access the affected Windows system locally and have low-level privileges. It is not described as remotely exploitable.
What access does a successful exploit provide?
Successful exploitation can elevate the attacker’s privileges on the local system. The listed impacts include high confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact.
What makes exploitation difficult?
Exploitation requires winning a race condition involving concurrent use of a shared resource and improper synchronization. The attack complexity is rated high.
Which systems should be assessed?
Assess Microsoft Windows 10, Windows 11, and Windows Server 2012, 2012 R2, 2016, 2019, 2022, and 2025 systems.