CVE-2026-96183: Windows Health and Optimized Experiences Service Information Disclosure Vulnerability

Published Oct 13, 2026
·
Updated

Missing authentication for critical function in Windows Health and Optimized Experiences Service allows an authorized attacker to disclose information locally.

Other sources

Windows Health and Optimized Experiences Service Information Disclosure Vulnerability

— Microsoft

Affected Software

8 affected componentsFixes available
Microsoft Windows 11=26H2
10.0.26300.9711
Microsoft Windows 11=26H1
10.0.28000.3231
Microsoft Windows 11=26H2
10.0.26300.9711
Microsoft Windows 11=26H1
10.0.28000.3231
Microsoft Windows 11=25H2
10.0.26200.9711
Microsoft Windows 11=24H2
10.0.26100.9711
Microsoft Windows 11=25H2
10.0.26200.9711
Microsoft Windows 11=24H2
10.0.26100.9711

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 10.0.26300.9711Patch KB5127648
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 10.0.28000.3231Patch KB5127646
  3. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 10.0.26200.9711Patch KB5127648
  4. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 10.0.26100.9711Patch KB5127648

Event History

Oct 13, 2026
CVE Published
via Microsoft·02:00 PM
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·02:00 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:59 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:59 PM
DescriptionSeverity

Frequently Asked Questions

1

Who can exploit this vulnerability?

An attacker must already be authorized on the affected Windows 11 system and must be able to access it locally. The available data does not indicate that it can be exploited remotely or without authentication.

2

What is the potential impact?

Successful exploitation can disclose information from the affected system. The supplied severity vector indicates high confidentiality impact, with no integrity or availability impact stated.

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