CVE-2026-20924
HIGH
2026-01-13
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7.8
CVSS 3.1
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CVSS Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
Attack Vector
Local
Attack Complexity
High
Privileges Required
Low
User Interaction
None
Scope
Changed
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 7.8
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Description
Use after free in Windows Management Services allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
Analysis
Privilege escalation in Windows Management Services via use-after-free memory corruption affects Windows 10, Windows 11, and Windows Server 2019, enabling authenticated local attackers to gain elevated system privileges. An authorized user can exploit this vulnerability through a race condition to execute arbitrary code with higher privileges. …
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Remediation
Within 7 days: Identify all affected systems and apply vendor patches promptly. Monitor vendor channels for patch availability.
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Priority Score
39
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Medium
High
Critical
KEV: 0
EPSS: +0.0
CVSS: +39
POC: 0
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