Improper Privilege Management in Amazon WorkSpaces for Windows
CVE-2026-7791

8.5HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Amazon

Status
Workspaces
Vendor
CVE Published:
4 May 2026

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

What is CVE-2026-7791?

A vulnerability in the log rotation mechanism of the Skylight Workspace Config Service within Amazon WorkSpaces for Windows allows authenticated non-admin users to bypass file system permissions. This can lead to arbitrary files being placed in insecure locations, ultimately enabling these users to escalate their privileges to the SYSTEM level.

Affected Version(s)

Workspaces 2.6.2034.0

Exploit Proof of Concept (PoC)

PoC code is written by security researchers to demonstrate the vulnerability can be exploited. PoC code is also a key component for weaponization which could lead to ransomware.

CVE-2026-7791
Created by BenZamir

References

https://aws.amazon.com/security/security-bulletins/2026-0...
vendor-advisory

CVSS V4

Score:
8.5
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Attack Required:
None
Privileges Required:
Undefined
User Interaction:
None

Timeline

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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