CVE-2026-88101: Microsoft Input Method Editor (IME) Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
Microsoft Input Method Editor (IME) Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
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Weak authentication in Microsoft Input Method Editor (IME) allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
— Microsoft
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Remediation
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Fixed in 6.3.9600.23470Patch KB5126836 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 10.0.26300.9711Patch 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 6.2.9200.26434Patch KB5126835 - 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 10.0.26100.33650Patch KB5126646 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 10.0.22631.7652Patch KB5126653 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 10.0.20348.5761Patch KB5126655 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 10.0.17763.9376Patch KB5126651
Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is exposed to this vulnerability?
Systems running the listed Microsoft Windows 10 or Windows 11 client releases, or the listed Windows Server releases, may be exposed. Exploitation is local, so the attacker must be able to execute or otherwise operate on the affected system.
What level of access does an attacker need?
The attacker must already be authorized on the affected machine and have low privileges. No user interaction is required for exploitation.
What could successful exploitation allow?
Successful exploitation could allow the authorized local attacker to elevate privileges. The reported impact includes high confidentiality, integrity, and availability effects.