Improper Access Control in Microsoft Management Console by Microsoft
CVE-2026-27914

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:
14 April 2026

What is CVE-2026-27914?

An improper access control vulnerability in Microsoft Management Console allows an authorized attacker to gain elevated privileges locally. This security weakness could enable a malicious actor to manipulate system settings or execute unauthorized commands, thus compromising the integrity of the system. It is crucial for users of the affected product to apply the necessary patches and follow best security practices to protect their systems from potential exploitation.

Affected Version(s)

Windows 10 Version 1607 32-bit Systems 10.0.14393.0 < 10.0.14393.9060

Windows 10 Version 1809 32-bit Systems 10.0.17763.0 < 10.0.17763.8644

Windows 10 Version 21H2 32-bit Systems 10.0.19044.0 < 10.0.19044.7184

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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