CVE-2026-96220: Windows Assigned Access Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
Improper control of generation of code ('code injection') in Windows Assigned Access allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
Other sources
Windows Assigned Access Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
— Microsoft
Affected Software
Remediation
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Fixed in 10.0.17763.9376Patch KB5126651 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 10.0.28000.3231Patch KB5127646 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 10.0.26200.9711Patch KB5127648 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 10.0.26300.9711Patch KB5127648 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 10.0.19044.7807Patch KB5126657 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 10.0.22631.7652Patch KB5126653 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 10.0.26100.9711Patch KB5127648
Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is exposed to this vulnerability?
Systems running Microsoft Windows 11, Microsoft Windows 10, or Microsoft Windows Server 2019 with Windows Assigned Access are in scope. Exploitation is local rather than network-based.
What does an attacker need to exploit it?
The attacker must already be authorized on the affected system and have local access. No user interaction is required according to the supplied severity vector.
What is the likely impact of successful exploitation?
A successful attacker can elevate privileges locally. The severity vector indicates high impacts to confidentiality, integrity, and availability.