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Windows CVE-2026-21255

HIGH
Improper Access Control (CWE-284)
2026-02-10 secure@microsoft.com
8.8
CVSS 3.1
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CVSS VectorNVD

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

Lifecycle Timeline

2
Analysis Generated
Mar 12, 2026 - 22:02 vuln.today
CVE Published
Feb 10, 2026 - 18:16 nvd
HIGH 8.8

DescriptionNVD

Improper access control in Windows Hyper-V allows an authorized attacker to bypass a security feature locally.

AnalysisAI

Windows Hyper-V fails to properly enforce access controls, enabling local authenticated users to circumvent security features and gain unauthorized system access. This high-severity flaw affects Windows 10, Windows 11, Windows Server 2022, and Hyper-V implementations, allowing privileged attackers to escalate privileges across system boundaries. …

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RemediationAI

Within 24 hours: Inventory all Windows Hyper-V deployments and identify systems with direct user access; restrict administrative privileges to essential personnel only. Within 7 days: Implement network segmentation to isolate Hyper-V hosts from untrusted networks and implement enhanced monitoring for suspicious hypervisor activity. …

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CVE-2026-21255 vulnerability details – vuln.today

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