CVE-2026-70235: Windows Event Tracing Spoofing Vulnerability
Improper authentication in Windows Event Tracing allows an authorized attacker to perform spoofing locally.
Other sources
Windows Event Tracing Spoofing Vulnerability
— Microsoft
Affected Software
Remediation
Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.
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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 10.0.26100.33650Patch KB5126646 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 10.0.26100.9711Patch KB5127648
Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can exploit this vulnerability?
An attacker must already be authorized on the affected system and able to act locally. The available data does not indicate that remote exploitation is possible.
What is the expected impact of successful exploitation?
Successful exploitation allows local spoofing and can affect integrity. No confidentiality or availability impact is indicated by the supplied severity vector.
Which products are identified as affected?
The supplied data identifies Microsoft Windows 11 and Microsoft Windows Server 2025.