Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability in Windows Autopilot by Microsoft
CVE-2026-65779

7HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Microsoft
Status
Windows 11 Version 24h2
Windows 11 Version 25h2
Windows 11 Version 26h1
Vendor
CVE Published:
11 August 2026

What is CVE-2026-65779?

A use after free vulnerability exists in Microsoft Windows Autopilot, enabling an authorized attacker to elevate privileges on affected systems. When exploited, this can lead to unauthorized access or control over sensitive system functions, posing significant security risks to local user environments. Ensuring the latest patches are applied is critical to mitigating this vulnerability. For detailed guidance, refer to the vendor advisory.

Affected Version(s)

Windows 11 Version 24H2 ARM64-based Systems 10.0.26100.0 < 10.0.26100.9168

Windows 11 Version 25H2 ARM64-based Systems 10.0.26200.0 < 10.0.26200.9168

Windows 11 version 26H1 ARM64-based Systems 10.0.28000.0 < 10.0.28000.2704

References

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

CVSS V3.1

Score:
7
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
High
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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