What is the CVSS score of CVE-2026-1680?

CVE-2026-1680 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.8 (High). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.0%.

Which versions of Windows are affected by CVE-2026-1680?

Local Admin Service versions up to 1.2.7.23180 contain a privilege escalation vulnerability that allows attackers with local access to execute code with elevated privileges.

Is there a public PoC exploit available for CVE-2026-1680?

Yes, a public proof-of-concept exploit is available for CVE-2026-1680. Prioritise patching immediately. EPSS: 0.0%.

How to fix or mitigate CVE-2026-1680?

Within 24 hours: Inventory all systems running Local Admin Service versions up to 1.2.7.23180 and assess user access patterns to identify risk exposure. Within 7 days: Implement network segmentation and access controls to restrict local administrative privileges, disable the service if operationally feasible, and establish monitoring for suspicious privilege escalation attempts. Within 30 days: Contact the vendor for patch availability, evaluate upgrade paths to unaffected versions, and develop a phased remediation plan for systems that cannot be immediately patched.

Windows CVE-2026-1680

HIGH

Execution with Unnecessary Privileges (CWE-250)

2026-01-30 db4dfee8-a97e-4877-bfae-eba6d14a2166

Windows Local Admin Service

7.8

CVSS 3.1 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

7.8 HIGH

AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector

Local

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

Low

User Interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

High

Availability

High

Lifecycle Timeline

Analysis Generated

Mar 12, 2026 - 22:00 vuln.today

PoC Detected

Mar 03, 2026 - 15:06 vuln.today

Public exploit code

CVE Published

Jan 30, 2026 - 07:16 nvd

HIGH 7.8

DescriptionCVE.org

Improper access control in the WCF endpoint in Edgemo (now owned by Danoffice IT) Local Admin Service 1.2.7.23180 on Windows allows a local user to escalate their privileges to local administrator via direct communication with the LocalAdminService.exe named pipe, bypassing client-side group membership restrictions.

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Local Admin Service versions up to 1.2.7.23180 is affected by execution with unnecessary privileges (CVSS 7.8).

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Attack ChainAIDerived

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Access

Connect to LocalAdminService.exe named pipe

Delivery

Send crafted WCF request

Exploit

Bypass client-side group membership validation

Execution

Execute privileged operations

Impact

Escalate to local administrator

Access

Connect to LocalAdminService.exe named pipe

Delivery

Send crafted WCF request

Exploit

Bypass client-side group membership validation

Execution

Execute privileged operations

Impact

Escalate to local administrator

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Exploitation	Local user account on Windows system with Edgemo Local Admin Service 1.2.7.23180 installed. … Additional conditions and limiting factors are described in the full assessment.
Risk Assessment	CVSS 7.8 (HIGH). … Full risk analysis with EPSS, KEV, and SSVC signal comparison available after sign-in.
Exploit Scenario	An attacker (requires authentication) could exploit this vulnerability to compromise the affected system.
Remediation	Monitor vendor advisories for a patch. Detailed patch versions, workarounds, and compensating controls in full report.

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Within 24 hours: Inventory all systems running Local Admin Service versions up to 1.2.7.23180 and assess user access patterns to identify risk exposure. …

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