CVE-2026-65780: Windows Autopilot Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
Published Aug 11, 2026
·Updated
Double free in Windows Autopilot allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
Other sources
Windows Autopilot Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
— Microsoft
Affected Software
12 affected componentsFixes available
Microsoft Windows 11=26H1
10.0.28000.2704
Microsoft Windows 11=26H1
10.0.28000.2704
Microsoft Windows 11=24H2
10.0.26100.916810.0.26200.9106
Microsoft Windows 11=24H2
10.0.26100.916810.0.26100.9106
Microsoft Windows 11=25H2
10.0.26200.916810.0.26200.9106
Microsoft Windows 11=25H2
10.0.26200.916810.0.26200.9106
Microsoft Windows 11 24h2<10.0.26100.9106
Microsoft Windows 11 24h2<10.0.26100.9106
Microsoft Windows 11 25h2<10.0.26200.9106
Microsoft Windows 11 25h2<10.0.26200.9106
Microsoft Windows 11 26h1<10.0.28000.2704
Microsoft Windows 11 26h1<10.0.28000.2704
Remediation
Event History
Aug 11, 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
Updated
via Microsoft·02:00 PM
Affected Software
Updated
via Microsoft·02:00 PM
Description
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:06 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:06 PM
DescriptionSeverity
Data Sourced
via NVD·05:18 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2026-65780?
CVE-2026-65780 has a high severity rating of 7.
2
How do I fix CVE-2026-65780?
CVE-2026-65780 can be fixed by applying the available security patch.
3
What systems are affected by CVE-2026-65780?
CVE-2026-65780 affects Microsoft Windows 11 versions including 24h2, 25h2, and 26h1.
4
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2026-65780?
CVE-2026-65780 is classified as a double free vulnerability.
5
Who can exploit CVE-2026-65780?
An authorized attacker can exploit CVE-2026-65780 to elevate privileges locally.