CVE-2026-26165
Microsoft · Published April 14, 2026
7.0
CVSS v3.1
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Description
Windows Shell Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability. Use after free in Windows Shell allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
Affected Products
- Windows 11 Version 26H1 for ARM64-based Systems
- Windows 11 version 26H1 for x64-based Systems
- Windows Server 2022
- Windows Server 2022 (Server Core installation)
CVSS Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C