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Windows 11 25h2 CVE-2026-20815

HIGH
Race Condition (CWE-362)
2026-01-13 secure@microsoft.com
7.0
CVSS 3.1 · NVD
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NVD PRIMARY
7.0 HIGH
AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
ENISA EUVD
HIGH
qualitative

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CVSS VectorNVD

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Attack Vector
Local
Attack Complexity
High
Privileges Required
Low
User Interaction
None
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
High
Integrity
High
Availability
High

Lifecycle Timeline

2
Analysis Generated
Mar 12, 2026 - 21:54 vuln.today
CVE Published
Jan 13, 2026 - 18:16 nvd
HIGH 7.0

DescriptionCVE.org

Concurrent execution using shared resource with improper synchronization ('race condition') in Capability Access Management Service (camsvc) allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.

AnalysisAI

Privilege escalation in Windows 11 and Windows Server 2025 Capability Access Management Service stems from improper synchronization of shared resources, enabling a local authenticated attacker to gain elevated privileges. The vulnerability exploits a race condition that can be triggered without user interaction, though successful exploitation requires specific timing and system conditions. No patch is currently available for this high-severity issue.

Technical ContextAI

Classified as CWE-362 (Race Condition). Affects the Capability Access Management component of Windows 11 24H2. Concurrent execution using shared resource with improper synchronization ('race condition') in Capability Access Management Service (camsvc) allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.

RemediationAI

Monitor vendor advisories for a patch.

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