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Windows Server 2022 CVE-2026-24291

HIGH
Incorrect Permission Assignment for Critical Resource (CWE-732)
2026-03-10 secure@microsoft.com
7.8
CVSS 3.1 · NVD
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NVD PRIMARY
7.8 HIGH
AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

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CVSS VectorNVD

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

Lifecycle Timeline

2
Analysis Generated
Mar 12, 2026 - 21:55 vuln.today
CVE Published
Mar 10, 2026 - 18:18 nvd
HIGH 7.8

DescriptionCVE.org

Incorrect permission assignment for critical resource in Windows Accessibility Infrastructure (ATBroker.exe) allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.

AnalysisAI

Privilege escalation in Windows Accessibility Infrastructure (ATBroker.exe) across Windows 10, Windows 11, and Windows Server 2022 stems from improper permission assignments on a critical resource. A local authenticated attacker can exploit this misconfiguration to gain elevated privileges without user interaction. …

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Attack ChainAIDerived

Hypothetical attack flow derived from CVE metadata

Access
Login with standard user account
Exploit
Access Windows Accessibility Infrastructure
Execution
Exploit incorrect permission assignment
Impact
Execute code with SYSTEM privileges

Vulnerability AssessmentAI

Exploitation Local login required with standard user privileges on Windows system. … Additional conditions and limiting factors are described in the full assessment.
Risk Assessment CVSS 7.8 (HIGH). … Full risk analysis with EPSS, KEV, and SSVC signal comparison available after sign-in.
Exploit Scenario An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to compromise the affected system.
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Within 24 hours: Inventory all Windows systems with accessibility features enabled and assess user access patterns to identify high-risk environments. …

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