CVE-2026-70212: Windows Security Center Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
Improper restriction of communication channel to intended endpoints in Windows Security Center allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
Other sources
Windows Security Center Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
— Microsoft
Affected Software
Remediation
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Fixed in 10.0.19044.7807Patch KB5126657 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 10.0.17763.9376Patch KB5126651 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 10.0.26100.9711Patch KB5127648 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 10.0.14393.9612Patch KB5126868 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 10.0.28000.3231Patch KB5127646 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 10.0.26300.9711Patch KB5127648 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 10.0.26200.9711Patch KB5127648 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 10.0.22631.7652Patch KB5126653
Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is exposed to this vulnerability?
Systems running Microsoft Windows 10, Windows 11, Windows Server 2016, or Windows Server 2019 are listed as affected. Exploitation is local, so an attacker must already be able to execute code or otherwise act on the target system.
What level of access does an attacker need?
The attacker must be authorized and have low privileges on the affected Windows system. No user interaction is required, but the attack has high complexity.
What is the potential impact after successful exploitation?
A successful attacker can elevate privileges locally. The provided severity vector indicates high potential impact to confidentiality, integrity, and availability.