Escalation of Privilege in Intel Wireless Bluetooth Software for Windows
CVE-2026-40626

5.4MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

Intel
Status
Intel(r) Wireless Bluetooth(r) Software For Windows
Vendor
CVE Published:
10 November 2026

What is CVE-2026-40626?

A vulnerability exists within Intel's Wireless Bluetooth software for Windows that could allow an adversary with unprivileged software and authenticated user access to escalate their privileges. This flaw may be exploited through a high complexity attack requiring local access and active user interaction. If successfully exploited, it poses significant risks to the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system.

Affected Version(s)

Intel(R) Wireless Bluetooth(R) software for Windows See references

References

https://intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advis...

CVSS V4

Score:
5.4
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
High
Attack Required:
Physical
Privileges Required:
Undefined
User Interaction:
Unknown

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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