CVE-2026-65781: Windows Autopilot Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
Published Aug 11, 2026
·Updated
Use after free in Windows Autopilot allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
Other sources
Windows Autopilot Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
— Microsoft
Affected Software
8 affected componentsFixes available
Microsoft Windows 11=25H2
10.0.26200.916810.0.26200.9106
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=24H2
10.0.26100.916810.0.26200.9106
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
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
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-2026-65781?
CVE-2026-65781 has a high severity rating of 7.
2
What does CVE-2026-65781 affect?
CVE-2026-65781 affects Microsoft Windows 11 and its versions 24h2 and 25h2.
3
What is the nature of CVE-2026-65781?
CVE-2026-65781 is a Use After Free vulnerability that allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
4
How do I fix CVE-2026-65781?
You can fix CVE-2026-65781 by applying the available security patch provided by Microsoft.
5
How was CVE-2026-65781 published and modified?
CVE-2026-65781 was published on August 11, 2026, and modified on August 14, 2026.