Windows Server 2022
CVE-2026-20871
HIGH
Severity by source
AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Primary rating from Vendor (microsoft) · only source for this CVE.
CVSS VectorVendor: microsoft
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Lifecycle Timeline
2DescriptionCVE.org
Use after free in Desktop Windows Manager allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
AnalysisAI
Local privilege escalation in Windows Desktop Window Manager (DWM) through use-after-free memory corruption affects Windows 10 22H2, Windows Server 2022, and Windows Server 2025. An authenticated local attacker can exploit this vulnerability to gain system-level privileges with no user interaction required. No patch is currently available for this high-severity vulnerability.
Technical ContextAI
Classified as CWE-416 (Use After Free). Affects Windows 10 21H2. Use after free in Desktop Windows Manager allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
RemediationAI
Monitor vendor advisories for a patch.
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