Privilege Escalation Vulnerability in Windows DWM
CVE-2026-58541

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 July 2026

What is CVE-2026-58541?

The vulnerability in Windows DWM arises from a type confusion issue, enabling an attacker with authorized access to exploit the flaw and elevate privileges. By manipulating the internal processing of DWM components, an attacker could gain unauthorized access to sensitive resources, posing significant security risks. Microsoft has released a patch to address this vulnerability, emphasizing the need for users to update their systems promptly to maintain optimal security.

Affected Version(s)

Windows 10 Version 1607 32-bit Systems 10.0.14393.0 < 10.0.14393.9339

Windows 10 Version 1809 32-bit Systems 10.0.17763.0 < 10.0.17763.9020

Windows 10 Version 21H2 32-bit Systems 10.0.19044.0 < 10.0.19044.7548

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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