CVE-2026-108136: Microsoft Windows Search Component Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
Published Oct 13, 2026
·Updated
Microsoft Windows Search Component Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
Other sources
Use after free in Microsoft Windows Search Component allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
— Microsoft
Affected Software
78 affected componentsFixes available
Microsoft Windows Server 2022<10.0.20348.5761
10.0.20348.5761
Microsoft Windows Server 2022<10.0.20348.5761
10.0.20348.5761
Microsoft Windows Server 2019<10.0.17763.9376
10.0.17763.9376
Microsoft Windows Server 2019<10.0.17763.9376
10.0.17763.9376
Microsoft Windows Server 2016<10.0.14393.9612
10.0.14393.9612
Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2<6.3.9600.23470
6.3.9600.23470
Microsoft Windows Server 2016<10.0.14393.9612
10.0.14393.9612
Microsoft Windows Server 2025<10.0.26100.33650
10.0.26100.33650
Microsoft Windows Server 2012<6.2.9200.26434
6.2.9200.26434
Microsoft Windows Server 2025<10.0.26100.33650
10.0.26100.33650
Microsoft Windows Server 2012<6.2.9200.26434
6.2.9200.26434
Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2<6.3.9600.23470
6.3.9600.23470
Microsoft Windows 11=26H1
10.0.28000.3231
Microsoft Windows 11=26H2
10.0.26300.9711
Microsoft Windows 11=23H2
10.0.22631.7652
Microsoft Windows 10=22H2
10.0.19044.7807
Microsoft Windows 11=23H2
10.0.22631.7652
Microsoft Windows 10=22H2
10.0.19044.7807
Microsoft Windows 10=21H2
10.0.19044.7807
Microsoft Windows 10=21H2
10.0.19044.7807
Microsoft Windows 10=21H2
10.0.19044.7807
Microsoft Windows 10=22H2
10.0.19044.7807
Microsoft Windows 10=1809
10.0.17763.9376
Microsoft Windows 10=1809
10.0.17763.9376
Microsoft Windows 11=26H2
10.0.26300.9711
Microsoft Windows 11=25H2
10.0.26200.9711
Microsoft Windows 11=26H1
10.0.28000.3231
Microsoft Windows 10=1607
10.0.14393.9612
Microsoft Windows 10=1607
10.0.14393.9612
Microsoft Windows 11=25H2
10.0.26200.9711
Microsoft Windows 11=24H2
10.0.26100.9711
Microsoft Windows 11=24H2
10.0.26100.9711
Microsoft Windows 10 1607<10.0.14393.9612
Microsoft Windows 10 1607<10.0.14393.9612
Microsoft Windows 10 1809<10.0.17763.9376
Microsoft Windows 10 1809<10.0.17763.9376
Microsoft Windows 10 21h2<10.0.19044.7807
Microsoft Windows 10 21h2<10.0.19044.7807
Microsoft Windows 10 21h2<10.0.19044.7807
Microsoft Windows 10 22h2<10.0.19045.7807
Microsoft Windows 10 22h2<10.0.19045.7807
Microsoft Windows 10 22h2<10.0.19045.7807
Microsoft Windows 11 23h2<10.0.22631.7652
Microsoft Windows 11 23h2<10.0.22631.7652
Microsoft Windows 11 24h2<10.0.26100.9711
Microsoft Windows 11 24h2<10.0.26100.9711
Microsoft Windows 11 25h2<10.0.26200.9711
Microsoft Windows 11 25h2<10.0.26200.9711
Microsoft Windows 11 26h1<10.0.28000.3231
Microsoft Windows 11 26h1<10.0.28000.3231
Microsoft Windows 11 26h2<10.0.26300.9711
Microsoft Windows 11 26h2<10.0.26300.9711
Microsoft Windows Server 2012
Microsoft Windows Server 2012=r2
Microsoft Windows Server 2016<10.0.14393.9612
Microsoft Windows Server 2019<10.0.17763.9376
Microsoft Windows Server 2022<10.0.20348.5761
Microsoft Windows Server 2025<10.0.26100.33650
Microsoft Windows 11=26H1, >=10.0.28000<10.0.28000.3231
10.0.28000.3231
Microsoft Windows 11=26H2, >=10.0.26300<10.0.26300.9711
10.0.26300.9711
Microsoft Windows 11=23H2, >=10.0.22631<10.0.22631.7652
10.0.22631.7652
Microsoft Windows 11=23H2, >=10.0.22631<10.0.22631.7652
10.0.22631.7652
Microsoft Windows 10=22H2, >=10.0.19045<10.0.19045.7807
10.0.19045.7807
Microsoft Windows 10=21H2, >=10.0.19044<10.0.19044.7807
10.0.19044.7807
Microsoft Windows 10=22H2, >=10.0.19045<10.0.19045.7807
10.0.19045.7807
Microsoft Windows 10=22H2, >=10.0.19045<10.0.19045.7807
10.0.19045.7807
Microsoft Windows 10=1809, >=10.0.17763<10.0.17763.9376
10.0.17763.9376
Microsoft Windows 10=21H2, >=10.0.19044<10.0.19044.7807
10.0.19044.7807
Microsoft Windows 10=21H2, >=10.0.19044<10.0.19044.7807
10.0.19044.7807
Microsoft Windows 10=1809, >=10.0.17763<10.0.17763.9376
10.0.17763.9376
Microsoft Windows 11=26H1, >=10.0.28000<10.0.28000.3231
10.0.28000.3231
Microsoft Windows 11=26H2, >=10.0.26300<10.0.26300.9711
10.0.26300.9711
Microsoft Windows 10=1607, >=10.0.14393<10.0.14393.9612
10.0.14393.9612
Microsoft Windows 11=25H2, >=10.0.26200<10.0.26200.9711
10.0.26200.9711
Microsoft Windows 10=1607, >=10.0.14393<10.0.14393.9612
10.0.14393.9612
Microsoft Windows 11=24H2, >=10.0.26100<10.0.26100.9711
10.0.26100.9711
Microsoft Windows 11=24H2, >=10.0.26100<10.0.26100.9711
10.0.26100.9711
Microsoft Windows 11=25H2, >=10.0.26200<10.0.26200.9711
10.0.26200.9711
Remediation
Event History
Oct 13, 2026
CVE Published
via Microsoft·02:00 PM
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·02:00 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·02:00 PM
Affected Software
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:01 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:01 PM
DescriptionSeverity
Data Sourced
via NVD·07:18 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Frequently Asked Questions
1
Who can exploit this vulnerability?
An attacker must already be authorized to access the affected system and exploit it locally. The provided data does not indicate that remote exploitation or user interaction is required.
2
Which systems should be assessed for exposure?
Assess Microsoft Windows 10 and Windows 11 endpoints, along with Windows Server 2012, 2012 R2, 2016, 2019, 2022, and 2025 systems. The issue affects the Microsoft Windows Search Component on these listed products.
3
What is the likely impact of successful exploitation?
Successful exploitation allows local elevation of privilege. The supplied severity vector indicates high impacts to confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
4
How can I determine whether systems are affected?
Identify systems running one of the listed Windows products and review whether they have vendor remediation for CVE-2026-108136 applied. The provided data does not include affected build numbers or a detection method.