Access Control Vulnerability in Windows IKE Extension by Microsoft
CVE-2026-122169

7.5HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Microsoft
Status
Windows 10 Version 1607
Windows 10 Version 1809
Windows 10 Version 21h2
Windows 10 Version 22h2
Vendor
CVE Published:
10 November 2026

What is CVE-2026-122169?

The Windows IKE Extension is susceptible to a vulnerability that allows an authorized attacker to bypass local access controls, facilitating spoofing attacks. This weakness arises from inadequate granularity in the access control mechanisms, enabling attackers to impersonate other users or processes within the system. Organizations should prioritize updating their systems to guard against potential exploitation of this vulnerability.

Affected Version(s)

Windows 10 Version 1607 32-bit Systems 10.0.14393.0 < 10.0.14393.9688

Windows 10 Version 1809 32-bit Systems 10.0.17763.0 < 10.0.17763.9487

Windows 10 Version 21H2 32-bit Systems 10.0.19044.0 < 10.0.19044.7846

References

https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE...
vendor-advisorypatch

CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.5
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
High
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Changed

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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