CVE-2026-65782: 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

5 affected componentsFixes available
Microsoft Windows 11=24H2
10.0.26100.916810.0.26000.9106
Microsoft Windows 11=25H2
10.0.26200.916810.0.26100.9106
Microsoft Windows 11=24H2
10.0.26100.916810.0.26100.9106
Microsoft Windows 11=25H2
10.0.26200.916810.0.26100.9106
Microsoft Windows Autopilot

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 10.0.26100.9168Fixed in 10.0.26000.9106Patch KB5120994
  2. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 10.0.26200.9168Fixed in 10.0.26100.9106Patch KB5120994
  3. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 10.0.26100.9168Fixed in 10.0.26100.9106Patch KB5120994

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
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-65782?

CVE-2026-65782 has a severity rating of high with a score of 7.

2

How do I fix CVE-2026-65782?

To mitigate CVE-2026-65782, install the latest security updates provided by Microsoft for Windows Autopilot.

3

What systems are affected by CVE-2026-65782?

CVE-2026-65782 affects Microsoft Windows 11 and the Microsoft Windows Autopilot.

4

What does CVE-2026-65782 exploit?

CVE-2026-65782 exploits a use after free vulnerability in Windows Autopilot to allow privilege elevation.

5

What impact does CVE-2026-65782 have on systems?

The impact of CVE-2026-65782 includes potential local elevation of privileges for an authorized attacker.

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