CVE-2026-96932: Windows Embedded Mode Service Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
Concurrent execution using shared resource with improper synchronization ('race condition') in Windows Embedded Mode Service allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
Other sources
Windows Embedded Mode Service Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
— Microsoft
Affected Software
Remediation
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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 10.0.17763.9376Patch KB5126651 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 10.0.28000.3231Patch KB5127646 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 10.0.14393.9612Patch KB5126868 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 10.0.26100.33650Patch KB5126646 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 10.0.20348.5761Patch KB5126655 - 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 10.0.26100.9711Patch KB5127648
Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is exposed to this vulnerability?
Systems running Microsoft Windows Embedded Mode Service are exposed. The listed affected platforms include Windows 10, Windows 11, and Windows Server 2016, 2019, 2022, and 2025.
What does an attacker need to exploit it?
An attacker needs local access and authorization on the affected system. Exploitation has high attack complexity and does not require user interaction.
What is the potential impact of successful exploitation?
A successful attacker can elevate privileges locally. The supplied severity vector indicates high potential impact to confidentiality, integrity, and availability.