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Windows 11 24h2 CVE-2026-21221

HIGH
Race Condition (CWE-362)
2026-01-13 secure@microsoft.com
7.0
CVSS 3.1
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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

DescriptionNVD

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 results from a race condition in resource synchronization, enabling authenticated local users to gain elevated system privileges. The vulnerability affects multiple recent Windows versions (24h2 and 25h2) and currently lacks a patch. …

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RemediationAI

Within 7 days: Identify all affected systems and apply vendor patches promptly. Monitor vendor channels for patch availability.

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CVE-2026-21221 vulnerability details – vuln.today

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