CVE-2026-87709: Windows Host Guardian Service Tampering Vulnerability
Improper access control in Windows Host Guardian Service allows an authorized attacker to perform tampering locally.
Other sources
Windows Host Guardian Service Tampering Vulnerability
— Microsoft
Affected Software
Remediation
Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.
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Fixed in 10.0.26300.9711Patch KB5127648 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 10.0.26100.33650Patch KB5126646 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 10.0.22631.7652Patch KB5126653 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 10.0.26100.9711Patch KB5127648 - 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 10.0.28000.3231Patch KB5127646 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 10.0.17763.9376Patch KB5126651 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 10.0.20348.5761Patch KB5126655
Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
What level of access does an attacker need to exploit this issue?
An attacker must already be authorized on the affected system and have local access. The vulnerability does not indicate that remote, unauthenticated exploitation is possible.
What is the likely impact if the vulnerability is exploited?
Successful exploitation allows local tampering. The provided scoring indicates integrity impact, with no stated confidentiality or availability impact.
Which systems should be reviewed for exposure?
Review Microsoft Windows 10, Windows 11, Windows Server 2019, Windows Server 2022, and Windows Server 2025 systems that use Windows Host Guardian Service.