CVE-2026-73004: Windows Autopilot Tampering Vulnerability
Missing authentication for critical function in Windows Autopilot allows an authorized attacker to perform tampering locally.
Other sources
Windows Autopilot Tampering Vulnerability
— Microsoft
Affected Software
Remediation
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Fixed in 10.0.28000.2954Patch KB5124012 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 10.0.26100.33438Patch KB5122871 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 10.0.26100.9445Patch KB5124008 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 10.0.26200.9445Patch KB5124008 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 10.0.22631.7582Patch KB5122880 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 10.0.19045.7725Patch KB5122878 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 10.0.19044.7725Patch KB5122878 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 10.0.20348.5622Patch KB5122882
Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
What level of access does an attacker need to exploit this issue?
An attacker must already be authorized and have local access to an affected system. User interaction is not required.
What is the expected impact if exploitation succeeds?
Successful exploitation allows tampering, affecting integrity. The supplied severity vector does not indicate a confidentiality or availability impact.
Which systems are identified as affected?
The affected software list includes Microsoft Windows 10, Microsoft Windows 11, Microsoft Windows Server 2022, and Microsoft Windows Server 2025.