Winlogon Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability in Microsoft Products
CVE-2026-25187

7.8HIGH

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 March 2026

What is CVE-2026-25187?

The Winlogon component in Microsoft products is susceptible to a vulnerability that involves improper link resolution before accessing files. This flaw can be exploited by an authorized attacker to escalate their privileges locally, potentially allowing them to perform unauthorized actions on the affected system. Organizations should implement the latest security updates to mitigate the risks associated with this issue. For more details, consult the vendor's advisory.

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Affected Version(s)

Windows 10 Version 1607 32-bit Systems 10.0.14393.0 < 10.0.14393.8957

Windows 10 Version 1809 32-bit Systems 10.0.17763.0 < 10.0.17763.8511

Windows 10 Version 21H2 32-bit Systems 10.0.19044.0 < 10.0.19044.7058

References

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

CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.8
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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