CVE-2026-88194: Windows DWM Core Library Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
Out-of-bounds read in Windows DWM Core Library allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
Other sources
Windows DWM Core Library Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
— Microsoft
Affected Software
Remediation
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Fixed in 10.0.26300.9711Patch KB5127648 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 10.0.26100.9711Patch KB5127648 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 10.0.14393.9612Patch KB5126868 - 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 10.0.26200.9711Patch KB5127648 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 10.0.19044.7807Patch KB5126657 - 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 can exploit this vulnerability?
An attacker must already be authorized on the affected Windows system and have local access. The supplied vector indicates low privileges are required and no user interaction is needed.
Which systems should be assessed?
Assess Microsoft Windows 10, Windows 11, Windows Server 2016, Windows Server 2019, Windows Server 2022, and Windows Server 2025 systems that include the Microsoft Windows DWM Core Library.
What is the potential impact after exploitation?
Successful exploitation can elevate an authorized local attacker’s privileges. The provided severity vector indicates high impact to confidentiality, integrity, and availability.