Improper Authentication in Windows Storage by Microsoft
CVE-2026-21508
Key Information:
- Vendor
Microsoft
- Status
- Vendor
- CVE Published:
- 10 February 2026
What is CVE-2026-21508?
The vulnerability in Windows Storage involves improper authentication mechanisms, which can be exploited by attackers with legitimate access to elevate their privileges locally. This may allow them to gain unauthorized control over system resources, leading to potential unauthorized actions and further exploitation of vulnerabilities in the affected system.

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Affected Version(s)
Windows 10 Version 1607 32-bit Systems 10.0.14393.0 < 10.0.14393.8868
Windows 10 Version 1809 32-bit Systems 10.0.17763.0 < 10.0.17763.8389
Windows 10 Version 21H2 32-bit Systems 10.0.19044.0 < 10.0.19044.6937
References
CVSS V3.1
Timeline
Vulnerability published
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