Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability in Windows COM by Microsoft
CVE-2026-32162

8.4HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Microsoft
Status
Windows 10 Version 1809
Windows 10 Version 21h2
Windows 10 Version 22h2
Windows 11 Version 22h3
Vendor
CVE Published:
14 April 2026

What is CVE-2026-32162?

This vulnerability in Windows COM involves the acceptance of untrusted data alongside trusted data, potentially allowing unauthorized users to gain elevated privileges locally. This could lead to increased access and control over the system, posing significant risks to users and organizations if exploited. It is essential for users to apply the latest patches to mitigate this security threat.

Affected Version(s)

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

Windows 10 Version 22H2 32-bit Systems 10.0.19045.0 < 10.0.19045.7184

References

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

CVSS V3.1

Score:
8.4
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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