CyberICT

CVE-2026-70142

Microsoft · Published October 13, 2026

CVSS v3.1

HIGH
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Description

Windows Update Service Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability. Untrusted search path in Windows Update Service allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.

Affected Products

  • Windows Server 2025 (Server Core installation)
  • Windows 11 Version 25H2 for ARM64-based Systems
  • Windows 11 Version 25H2 for x64-based Systems
  • Windows 11 Version 23H2 for ARM64-based Systems

CVSS Vector

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C