CVE-2026-88182: Microsoft Windows Search Component Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
Microsoft Windows Search Component Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
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Use after free in Microsoft Windows Search Component allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
— Microsoft
Affected Software
Remediation
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Fixed in 10.0.14393.9612Patch KB5126868 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 10.0.20348.5761Patch KB5126655 - 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 6.3.9600.23470Patch KB5126836 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 10.0.28000.3231Patch KB5127646 - 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
Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
What level of access does an attacker need to exploit this issue?
The attacker must already be authorized to access the affected Windows system locally. The vulnerability does not describe a remote or unauthenticated attack path.
What is the likely impact if exploitation succeeds?
Successful exploitation can elevate the attacker’s privileges and affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability at a high level. This makes it particularly relevant on systems where lower-privileged local users or processes are present.
Which systems should be included in triage?
Triage systems running Microsoft Windows 10, Windows 11, Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows Server 2016, Windows Server 2019, Windows Server 2022, or Windows Server 2025, because the listed affected component is Microsoft Windows Search Component.