Local privilege escalation in the Windows Ancillary Function Driver for WinSock (afd.sys) allows an authenticated low-privileged attacker to gain SYSTEM-level control by triggering a use-after-free condition in the kernel networking driver. The flaw affects a broad range of Windows client and server releases from Windows 10 1607 through Windows 11 26H1 and Windows Server 2012 through Server 2025. Reported by Microsoft with a vendor patch available; no public exploit identified at time of analysis, and EPSS exploitation probability is low (0.31%).
Local code execution in Microsoft Excel (2016, Office 2019, Office LTSC 2021/2024, Microsoft 365 Apps, Office for Mac, and Office Online Server) arises from a use-after-free memory corruption (CWE-416) that an attacker triggers when a victim opens a maliciously crafted spreadsheet. Exploitation runs code in the context of the current user and requires user interaction (opening the file), with no public exploit identified at time of analysis. This is a locally-exploited, phishing-delivered class of bug typical of Office file-format handlers, patched by Microsoft via MSRC.
Local code execution in Microsoft Excel (and the broader Office family through Microsoft 365 Apps, Office 2019/2021/2024 LTSC, Office for Mac, and Office Online Server) arises from a stack-based buffer overflow (CWE-121) triggered when a user opens a maliciously crafted spreadsheet. An attacker who convinces a victim to open the file runs arbitrary code in the security context of the current user, with high impact to confidentiality, integrity, and availability. There is no public exploit identified at time of analysis and the vulnerability is not listed in CISA KEV; Microsoft has released a patch.
Local code execution in the GitHub Copilot plugin for JetBrains IDEs allows an unauthorized attacker to run arbitrary code on a developer's machine by leveraging improper restriction of file/resource names (CWE-641), with exploitation requiring the victim to perform an action (UI:R). Rated CVSS 7.8 (high) with full confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact, this is a local-vector flaw affecting developers running the Copilot extension; no public exploit identified at time of analysis and it is not listed in CISA KEV. Microsoft has published a fix advisory (MSRC CVE-2026-50510).
Arbitrary code execution in Adobe Premiere Pro is possible via a heap-based buffer overflow (CWE-122) triggered when a victim opens a maliciously crafted project or media file, running attacker code in the context of the current user. The flaw is local and requires user interaction, with no public exploit identified at time of analysis; Adobe self-reported it in advisory APSB26-76. CVSS 7.8 reflects high confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact but a local attack vector gated by the user opening a malicious file.
Arbitrary code execution in Adobe Media Encoder arises from a stack-based buffer overflow (CWE-121) triggered when a victim opens a maliciously crafted media file, allowing an attacker to run code in the context of the current user. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 7.8 (local vector, user interaction required, no privileges needed). There is no public exploit identified at time of analysis and it is not listed in CISA KEV, so risk is file-delivery-driven rather than remotely wormable.
Local privilege escalation in the Windows 11 (version 26H1) Desktop Window Manager (DWM) allows an authenticated low-privileged user to gain SYSTEM-level control by exploiting a use-after-free (CWE-416) memory-corruption flaw. Reported by Microsoft and carrying a CVSS 3.1 score of 7.8, the flaw grants full confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact once triggered locally. There is no public exploit identified at time of analysis, and it is not listed in CISA KEV, but DWM EoP bugs are a historically favored post-compromise primitive.
Local privilege escalation in the Windows Win32K kernel-mode subsystem allows an authenticated attacker to elevate to SYSTEM by exploiting a use-after-free (CWE-416) memory-corruption condition. The flaw affects a broad range of supported Windows client and server releases (Windows 10 1607 through Windows 11 26H1, and Windows Server 2016 through 2025). Reported by Microsoft with a patch available; there is no public exploit identified at time of analysis and it is not listed in CISA KEV.
Local privilege escalation in the Windows Cloud Files Mini Filter Driver (cldflt.sys) lets an authenticated low-privileged user corrupt kernel memory to gain SYSTEM-level control. The flaw is a use-after-free (CWE-416) affecting a broad range of Windows client and server builds from Windows 10 1809 through Windows 11 26H1 and Windows Server 2019-2025. Microsoft has released a patch; there is no public exploit identified at time of analysis and it is not listed in CISA KEV.
Local privilege escalation in the Windows Desktop Window Manager (DWM) Core Library allows an authenticated attacker to gain SYSTEM-level privileges by triggering a type-confusion (CWE-843) condition. The flaw affects a broad range of supported Windows client and server releases from Windows 10 1607 through Windows 11 26H1 and Windows Server 2016 through 2025. Reported internally by Microsoft with a vendor patch available; no public exploit identified at time of analysis.
Local privilege escalation via a heap-based buffer overflow in the Windows NTFS driver allows an authenticated attacker with low privileges to execute arbitrary code and gain full SYSTEM-level control. It affects a broad range of Windows client and server releases, from Windows 10 1607 and Windows Server 2012 through Windows 11 26H1 and Windows Server 2025. No public exploit identified at time of analysis, and SSVC records no observed exploitation; EPSS is low at 0.29% (21st percentile).
Local privilege escalation in the Windows Common Log File System (CLFS) Driver allows an already-authenticated, low-privileged user to elevate to SYSTEM on a wide range of Windows client and server releases. Microsoft classifies the root cause as exposure of sensitive information (CWE-200), but the CVSS impact profile (C:H/I:H/A:H) reflects that the leaked kernel data enables full local privilege escalation. There is no public exploit identified at time of analysis and it is not listed in CISA KEV, though CLFS has historically been a heavily exploited elevation-of-privilege target in Windows.
Local arbitrary code execution in Microsoft Excel arises from a heap-based buffer overflow (CWE-122) triggered when a user opens a maliciously crafted spreadsheet; successful exploitation runs attacker code in the context of the current user across desktop Office builds (Excel 2016, Office 2019, LTSC 2021/2024, Microsoft 365 Apps) on both Windows and Mac, as well as Office Online Server. The flaw carries CVSS 7.8 with high confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact but requires user interaction (opening the file). No public exploit identified at time of analysis, and it is not listed in CISA KEV; a vendor patch is available from Microsoft.
Local privilege escalation in the Windows Kernel lets an already-authenticated attacker gain SYSTEM-level control by abusing a type-confusion (CWE-843) condition, affecting a broad range of Windows client and server builds from Windows Server 2012 through Windows 11 25H2/26H1 and Server 2025. Successful exploitation yields total loss of confidentiality, integrity, and availability on the host, though there is no public exploit identified at time of analysis and CISA's SSVC framework rates exploitation as 'none' and non-automatable. EPSS is low (0.29%, 21st percentile), consistent with a locally-scoped bug that requires prior code execution rather than a remotely wormable threat.
Local privilege escalation in the Windows NTFS filesystem driver (CWE-122 heap-based buffer overflow) lets a locally authenticated attacker corrupt kernel heap memory and execute arbitrary code, per Microsoft's CVSS 3.1 vector (AV:L/PR:L). Affected builds span Windows 10 (1607 through 22H2), Windows 11 (24H2/25H2/26H1), and Windows Server 2012 through 2025. There is no public exploit identified at time of analysis and CISA SSVC rates current exploitation as 'none', with a low EPSS score of 0.29% (21st percentile), though the technical impact is rated 'total'.
Local privilege escalation in Microsoft Windows Installer (msiexec/MSI service) lets an already-authenticated low-privilege user elevate to SYSTEM by abusing an improper authorization check (CWE-285). Affected platforms span Windows 10 (1607 through 22H2), Windows 11 (24H2/25H2/26H1), and Windows Server 2012 through 2025, including Server Core installations. Microsoft has released a patch; there is no public exploit identified at time of analysis and the CVE is not listed in CISA KEV, so risk is currently potential rather than confirmed in-the-wild exploitation.
Local privilege elevation in the Windows Extensible Storage Engine (ESENT) database library allows an already-authenticated low-privileged user on affected Windows 10 1809, Windows Server 2019, 2022, and 2025 systems to gain higher privileges, with full loss of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The flaw stems from improper access control (CWE-284) in a core OS component that services many system databases. Microsoft has released a patch; there is no public exploit identified at time of analysis and the issue is not listed in CISA KEV.
Local privilege escalation in the Windows OLE (Object Linking and Embedding) component allows an already-authenticated, low-privileged user on affected Windows and Windows Server builds to elevate to higher privileges through an improper authorization check (CWE-285). Microsoft has released a patch, and no public exploit has been identified at time of analysis. Impact is high across confidentiality, integrity, and availability, though exploitation requires prior local code execution.
Local privilege escalation in the Microsoft Windows RPC Runtime lets an already-authenticated low-privileged user gain SYSTEM-level control due to improper authorization (CWE-285). Affecting a broad range of Windows client and server releases from Windows Server 2012 through Windows 11 26H1 and Server 2025, the flaw carries CVSS 7.8 with high confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact. Reported by Microsoft with a patch available; no public exploit identified at time of analysis and it is not listed in CISA KEV.
Local privilege escalation in the Windows Group Policy component allows an already-authenticated user to elevate to higher privileges (up to SYSTEM) on affected Windows 10, Windows 11, and Windows Server 2012-2025 systems. The flaw stems from improper privilege management (CWE-269) and is reported by Microsoft with a patch available; there is no public exploit identified at time of analysis and it is not listed in CISA KEV. With CVSS 7.8 and full confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact, it is a strong candidate for the monthly patch cycle on endpoints and domain-joined servers.
Local privilege escalation in the Microsoft Windows Search component lets an already-authenticated low-privilege user gain SYSTEM-level rights through improper access control (CWE-284). It affects all currently supported Windows client and server builds from Windows 10 1809 through Windows 11 26H1 and Windows Server 2019 through 2025. There is no public exploit identified at time of analysis, and it is not listed in CISA KEV, but Microsoft has released a patch.
Elevation of privilege in Microsoft Windows (Windows 10 1809/21H2/22H2, Windows 11 24H2/25H2/26H1, and Windows Server 2019/2022/2025) allows a locally authenticated attacker to escalate to higher privileges via an improper access control weakness (CWE-284). An attacker who already holds a low-privilege foothold on the host can gain full confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact over the system. No public exploit identified at time of analysis, though the flaw was reported by Microsoft and a vendor patch is available.
Local privilege escalation in the Windows Projected File System (ProjFS) driver lets an authenticated low-privileged attacker abuse a symbolic-link/junction race (CWE-59 link following) to redirect a privileged file operation and gain SYSTEM-level rights across Windows 10 (1809-22H2), Windows 11 (24H2/25H2/26H1), and Windows Server 2019/2022/2025. Microsoft has released a patch; there is no public exploit identified at time of analysis and the flaw is not listed in CISA KEV.
Local privilege escalation in the Windows Routing and Remote Access Service (RRAS) lets an already-authenticated low-privileged user (PR:L) abuse a symbolic-link/junction resolution flaw (CWE-59) to redirect a privileged file operation and gain SYSTEM-level control on affected Windows 10, Windows 11, and Windows Server 2012-2025 hosts. Microsoft has released patches; there is no public exploit identified at time of analysis and the flaw is not in CISA KEV, with a low EPSS of 0.28% (20th percentile). SSVC rates technical impact as total but marks exploitation as none and not automatable, consistent with a hands-on local escalation rather than a mass-exploitable remote bug.
Local privilege escalation in Windows Secure Kernel Mode (SKM/VTL1) allows an already-authenticated attacker to elevate to higher privileges on affected Windows 10, Windows 11 (through 26H1), and Windows Server 2016-2025 systems. The flaw stems from improper consistency validation of input crossing the trust boundary into the isolated secure kernel (CWE-1288), yielding full confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact on the local host. Microsoft has released a patch; there is no public exploit identified at time of analysis and the CVE is not listed in CISA KEV.
Local privilege escalation in Microsoft PC Manager allows an authenticated low-privileged user to gain elevated (typically SYSTEM/administrator) privileges by abusing improper link resolution before file access (CWE-59). Reported by Microsoft with a patch available via MSRC; no public exploit identified at time of analysis and not listed in CISA KEV. The CVSS 7.8 score reflects high confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact once the local, low-privilege prerequisites are met.
Local privilege escalation in the Windows taskbar (Internal Task Bar component) allows an authenticated attacker to elevate to higher privileges by exploiting a use-after-free memory corruption flaw. The issue affects a broad range of current Windows client and server builds (Windows 10 21H2/22H2, Windows 11 24H2/25H2/26H1, and Windows Server 2025), was reported by Microsoft itself, and is fixed via a vendor patch. There is no public exploit identified at time of analysis and it is not listed in CISA KEV.
Local privilege escalation in Microsoft Windows Resilient File System (ReFS) allows an authenticated low-privileged user to gain elevated (SYSTEM-level) privileges by triggering a stack-based buffer overflow (CWE-121) in the ReFS driver. The flaw affects a broad range of Windows client and server releases, from Windows 10 1607 through Windows 11 26H1 and Windows Server 2016 through 2025. Microsoft has released a patch; there is no public exploit identified at time of analysis and the CVE is not listed in CISA KEV.
Local privilege escalation via arbitrary code execution in Microsoft Windows Resilient File System (ReFS) affects a broad range of Windows 10, Windows 11, and Windows Server (2016-2025) builds. An authorized (low-privileged) attacker who can trigger the vulnerable heap allocation path can corrupt heap memory (CWE-122) to run code in the security context of the ReFS driver, yielding full confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact. No public exploit identified at time of analysis, and the flaw is not on the CISA KEV list.
Local code execution in Microsoft's Resilient File System (ReFS) driver allows an authorized (low-privileged) attacker to run arbitrary code with elevated context via a numeric truncation flaw. The bug affects the ReFS component shipped with Windows 10, Windows 11, and Windows Server 2016 through 2025. There is no public exploit identified at time of analysis and it is not listed in CISA KEV; note that the CVE's own tags label it 'Information Disclosure' while the description and CVSS impact (C:H/I:H/A:H) describe full code execution - the code-execution reading should be treated as authoritative.
Security feature bypass in Windows Secure Boot (CWE-358) allows a locally authenticated attacker on affected Windows 10, Windows 11, and Windows Server (2016 through 2025) systems to defeat the boot-integrity trust chain due to an improperly implemented standard security check. Because Secure Boot is the gate that blocks unsigned/tampered bootloaders and rootkits, a successful bypass can enable pre-OS persistence and undermine downstream protections such as BitLocker and Measured Boot. There is no public exploit identified at time of analysis and the CVE is not listed in CISA KEV; Microsoft has published a patch via its update guide.
Local privilege escalation in the Windows Speech component affects a broad range of Windows client and server releases (Windows 10 1607 through Windows 11 26H1, and Windows Server 2016 through 2025). A use-after-free flaw (CWE-416) lets an authenticated local attacker corrupt memory to gain SYSTEM-level privileges; CVSS is 7.8 with total technical impact per CISA SSVC. There is no public exploit identified at time of analysis, and EPSS is low at 0.26%, but a vendor patch is available via Microsoft's MSRC update guide.
Local privilege escalation in the Microsoft Windows Kernel lets an authenticated low-privileged user exploit a use-after-free (CWE-416) memory corruption flaw to elevate to SYSTEM across a broad range of Windows 10, Windows 11, and Windows Server builds. Reported by Microsoft and rated CVSS 7.8, it is not currently in CISA KEV and has no public exploit identified at time of analysis; the EPSS score is low at 0.26% (17th percentile). A vendor patch is available via the MSRC update guide.
Local privilege escalation in the Windows Ancillary Function Driver for WinSock (afd.sys) lets an already-authenticated user execute code in kernel context and gain SYSTEM-level rights, affecting a broad Windows client and server range from Windows Server 2012 through Windows 11 25H2/26H1 and Server 2025. The flaw is a CWE-416 use-after-free that yields total technical impact (C:H/I:H/A:H). Microsoft has shipped a patch; there is no public exploit identified at time of analysis and CISA's SSVC framework lists exploitation as none, with a low EPSS of 0.25% (16th percentile).
Local privilege escalation in the Windows MIDI Service Module on Windows 11 (versions 24H2, 25H2, and 26H1) allows an already-authenticated low-privileged user to elevate to higher privileges by triggering a use-after-free memory-corruption condition (CWE-416). Reported by Microsoft with a vendor patch already available; there is no public exploit identified at time of analysis and SSVC records exploitation status as none. EPSS is low at 0.25% (16th percentile), consistent with a locally-exploitable EoP that is not yet weaponized.
Local privilege escalation in Microsoft XML Core Services (MSXML) lets an already-authenticated user on affected Windows 10, Windows 11, and Windows Server systems corrupt memory via a use-after-free (CWE-416) and run code at elevated privilege. The flaw was reported by Microsoft and is patched; there is no public exploit identified at time of analysis, and EPSS estimates a low 0.25% (16th percentile) exploitation probability. Impact is total (high confidentiality, integrity, and availability) but requires prior local access.
Local privilege escalation in the Microsoft Windows USB Print Driver (usbprint) affects Windows 11 (24H2, 25H2, 26H1) and Windows Server 2025, where a use-after-free memory-corruption flaw lets an already-authenticated local user execute code with elevated (SYSTEM-level) privileges. Reported by Microsoft with a vendor patch available and an SSVC 'total' technical-impact rating, it currently has no public exploit and a low EPSS score (0.25%, 16th percentile), indicating no observed exploitation to date. The bug requires an existing low-privilege foothold on the machine, making it a post-compromise escalation primitive rather than an initial-access vector.
Local privilege escalation in the Windows Code Integrity module (ci.dll) allows an already-authenticated, low-privileged user on affected Windows 10, Windows 11, and Windows Server builds to read memory outside intended bounds and gain SYSTEM-level control. Microsoft has shipped patches and rates real-world impact as total (full confidentiality, integrity, and availability loss on the host), but the flaw requires prior local access and there is no public exploit identified at time of analysis. EPSS is low (0.25%, 16th percentile) and CISA SSVC lists exploitation as none, indicating this is an important patch-cycle item rather than an emergency.
Local privilege escalation in the Microsoft Windows Installer (MSI) service affects a broad range of Windows client and server releases, from Windows 10 1607 and Server 2012 through Windows 11 25H2/26H1 and Server 2025. A use-after-free (CWE-416) in the Windows Installer component lets a low-privileged authenticated attacker who already has local code execution corrupt memory to run code with elevated (SYSTEM-level) privileges. No public exploit identified at time of analysis and the SSVC exploitation status is 'none', but the technical impact is rated total and Microsoft has shipped a patch.
Local privilege escalation in the Windows Backup Engine affects a broad range of Windows 10 (21H2, 22H2) and Windows 11 (24H2, 25H2, 26H1) builds, where a use-after-free (CWE-416) lets an already-authenticated local attacker corrupt memory and gain SYSTEM-level control. Microsoft rates it 7.8 (AV:L/PR:L) with total confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact, and a patch is available. There is no public exploit identified at time of analysis and it is not listed in CISA KEV; EPSS is low at 0.25% (16th percentile).
Local privilege escalation in the Windows Media component across Windows 10, Windows 11, and Windows Server (2016 through 2025) allows an authenticated low-privileged attacker to elevate to SYSTEM by exploiting a use-after-free memory corruption flaw. Microsoft has released patches and reports no public exploit identified at time of analysis; EPSS is low at 0.25% and CISA SSVC records exploitation status as 'none', though technical impact is rated total. Given the ubiquity of the Windows Media stack, this is a routine but broadly applicable Patch-Tuesday-class local EoP.
Local privilege escalation in the Windows Kernel affects a broad range of currently supported Windows client and server builds (Windows 10 1809/21H2/22H2, Windows 11 24H2/25H2/26H1, and Windows Server 2019/2022/2025). A use-after-free (CWE-416) in kernel memory lets an already-authenticated local attacker corrupt kernel objects to gain SYSTEM-level privileges. Reported by Microsoft with a patch available; there is no public exploit identified at time of analysis, EPSS is low (0.25%), and SSVC records exploitation status as none.
Local privilege escalation in the Microsoft Windows Kernel allows an authenticated low-privileged user to elevate to higher (likely SYSTEM-level) privileges by triggering an out-of-bounds read condition. The flaw affects a broad range of currently supported Windows client and server builds, from Windows 10 21H2 through Windows 11 26H1 and Windows Server 2022/2025. Microsoft has released a patch; there is no public exploit identified at time of analysis and the issue is not listed in CISA KEV.
Local privilege escalation in the Microsoft Windows Kernel (Windows 11 version 26H1) lets an already-authenticated low-privileged user corrupt kernel memory through a use-after-free condition and gain SYSTEM-level control. Microsoft self-reported the flaw and has shipped a patch; there is no public exploit identified at time of analysis and it is not listed in CISA KEV. The CVSS 7.8 (High) score reflects full confidentiality, integrity, and availability compromise achievable entirely from a local, low-privilege foothold with no user interaction.
Local privilege escalation in the Windows NTFS file system driver allows an authenticated low-privileged user to gain SYSTEM-level rights by triggering an integer overflow (CWE-190) during filesystem processing. It affects a broad range of supported Windows client and server releases, from Windows 10 1607 and Server 2012 through Windows 11 26H1 and Server 2025. No public exploit identified at time of analysis, and the issue is not listed in CISA KEV; a vendor patch is available from Microsoft.
Local privilege escalation in the Win32k GRFX subsystem across Windows 10, Windows 11, and Windows Server 2012 through 2025 lets an authenticated low-privileged local attacker elevate to SYSTEM by triggering an out-of-bounds read (CWE-125). The flaw was reported internally by Microsoft, a vendor patch is available via MSRC, and there is no public exploit identified at time of analysis. CVSS is 7.8 (High), reflecting a local vector with low complexity and low privileges required.
Local privilege escalation in the Windows Kernel affects a broad range of Windows 10, Windows 11, and Windows Server builds through an out-of-bounds read (CWE-125) that an already-authenticated attacker can leverage to gain higher privileges. Microsoft has released patches, but there is no public exploit identified at time of analysis and the EPSS probability is low (0.24%). CISA SSVC rates exploitation as none while noting total technical impact, indicating a serious-but-not-yet-exploited kernel flaw typical of Patch Tuesday servicing.
Local privilege escalation in the Windows Print Spooler Components affects Windows 10 (1809, 21H2, 22H2), Windows 11 (24H2, 25H2, 26H1), and Windows Server 2019/2022/2025, where a heap-based buffer overflow (CWE-122) lets an already-authenticated local user corrupt heap memory in a Spooler component and gain SYSTEM-level privileges. Exploitation requires low-privilege local access (CVSS AV:L/PR:L) with no user interaction, yielding full confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact. There is no public exploit identified at time of analysis and the CVE is not listed in CISA KEV.
Elevation of privilege in the Windows Runtime (WinRT) component affects Windows 10 (21H2/22H2), Windows 11 (24H2/25H2/26H1), and Windows Server 2025, where a use-after-free memory-corruption flaw lets an already-authenticated local user run code at higher privilege. Microsoft has released a patch and reported the issue; there is no public exploit identified at time of analysis and the CVE is not listed in CISA KEV. Given the CVSS 7.8 (Important) rating and full C/I/A impact, this is a standard local privilege-escalation risk suited for regular patch prioritization rather than emergency response.
Local privilege escalation in the Windows Web Proxy Auto-Discovery (WPAD) service affects Windows 10 Version 1607 and Windows Server 2012, 2012 R2, and 2016 (including Server Core installations), where a heap-based buffer overflow (CWE-122) lets an authenticated local attacker corrupt kernel/service heap memory and elevate to higher privileges. Microsoft has released a patch and reported the flaw itself; there is no public exploit identified at time of analysis and it is not listed in CISA KEV. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 7.8 (AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N) reflecting a high-impact but locally-scoped attack requiring existing low-privilege access.