CVE-2026-32155: Desktop Window Manager Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

Published Apr 14, 2026
·
Updated

Desktop Window Manager Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

Other sources

Use after free in Desktop Window Manager allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.

— Microsoft

Affected Software

33 affected componentsFixes available
Microsoft Windows 10=21H2
Microsoft Windows 10 21h2<10.0.19044.7184
Microsoft Windows 10 21h2<10.0.19044.7184
Microsoft Windows 10 21h2<10.0.19044.7184
Microsoft Windows 10 22h2<10.0.19045.7184
Microsoft Windows 10 22h2<10.0.19045.7184
Microsoft Windows 10 22h2<10.0.19045.7184
Microsoft Windows 11 23h2<10.0.22631.6936
Microsoft Windows 11 23h2<10.0.22631.6936
Microsoft Windows 11 24h2<10.0.26100.8246
Microsoft Windows 11 24h2<10.0.26100.8246
Microsoft Windows 11 25h2<10.0.26200.8246
Microsoft Windows 11 25h2<10.0.26200.8246
Microsoft Windows Server 2022<10.0.20348.5020
Microsoft Windows Server 2022 23h2<10.0.25398.2274
Microsoft Windows Server 2025<10.0.26100.32690
Microsoft Windows Server 2025<10.0.26100.32690
10.0.26100.32690
Microsoft Windows 11=24H2
10.0.26100.8246
Microsoft Windows 11=25H2
10.0.26200.8246
Microsoft Windows 11=25H2
10.0.26200.8246
Microsoft Windows 10=21H2
10.0.19044.7184
Microsoft Windows 10=22H2
10.0.19045.7184
Microsoft Windows 11=24H2
10.0.26100.8246
Microsoft Windows Server 2022, 23H2 Edition<10.0.25398.2274
10.0.25398.2274
Microsoft Windows 11=23H2
10.0.22631.6936
Microsoft Windows 11=23H2
10.0.22631.6936
Microsoft Windows 10=22H2
10.0.19045.7184
Microsoft Windows 10=21H2
10.0.19044.7184
Microsoft Windows 10=21H2
10.0.19044.7184
Microsoft Windows Server 2025<10.0.26100.32690
10.0.26100.32690
Microsoft Windows 10=22H2
10.0.19045.7184
Microsoft Windows Server 2022<10.0.20348.5020
10.0.20348.5020
Microsoft Windows Server 2022<10.0.20348.5020
10.0.20348.5020

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 10.0.26100.32690Patch KB5082063
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 10.0.26100.8246Patch KB5083769
  3. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 10.0.26200.8246Patch KB5083769
  4. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 10.0.19044.7184Patch KB5082200
  5. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 10.0.19045.7184Patch KB5082200
  6. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 10.0.25398.2274Patch KB5082060
  7. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 10.0.22631.6936Patch KB5082052
  8. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 10.0.20348.5020Patch KB5082142

Event History

Apr 14, 2026
CVE Published
via Microsoft·02:00 PM
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·02:00 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Updated
via Microsoft·02:00 PM
Description
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:58 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:58 PM
DescriptionSeverity
Data Sourced
via NVD·06:17 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-32155?

CVE-2026-32155 is characterized as an elevation of privilege vulnerability that allows an authorized attacker to gain higher privileges on affected systems.

2

How do I fix CVE-2026-32155?

To fix CVE-2026-32155, apply the latest security updates provided by Microsoft for the affected Windows versions.

3

What types of systems are affected by CVE-2026-32155?

CVE-2026-32155 affects various Windows operating systems including Windows 10, Windows 11, and Windows Server 2022 and 2025.

4

Can CVE-2026-32155 be exploited remotely?

CVE-2026-32155 requires local access to the system, thus it cannot be exploited remotely.

5

What are the potential impacts of CVE-2026-32155?

If exploited, CVE-2026-32155 can allow attackers to elevate their privileges, potentially leading to unauthorized access and control of the system.

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