CVE-2026-83700: Windows Now Playing Session Manager Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
Use after free in Windows Now Playing Session Manager allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
Other sources
Windows Now Playing Session Manager Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
— Microsoft
Affected Software
Remediation
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Fixed in 10.0.28000.3231Patch KB5127646 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 10.0.26200.9711Patch KB5127648 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 10.0.19044.7807Patch KB5126657 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 10.0.22631.7652Patch KB5126653 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 10.0.26100.33650Patch KB5126646 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 10.0.26300.9711Patch KB5127648 - 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 10.0.20348.5761Patch KB5126655
Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is exposed to this vulnerability?
Systems running the listed Microsoft Windows 10, Windows 11, Windows Server 2019, Windows Server 2022, or Windows Server 2025 products are in scope based on the provided software list.
What does an attacker need to exploit it?
An attacker needs authorized local access with low privileges. The attack does not require user interaction and is not described as remotely exploitable.
What is the likely impact of successful exploitation?
Successful exploitation can elevate the attacker’s privileges on the local system. The supplied severity vector indicates potential high impact to confidentiality, integrity, and availability.