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AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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Use after free in Windows Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) Device Host allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
AnalysisAI
Windows Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) Device Host privilege escalation allows authenticated local attackers to gain SYSTEM-level access via use-after-free memory corruption. Affects all supported Windows versions from Server 2012 through Windows 11 26H1 and Windows Server 2025. Vendor-released patches available. Attack requires low complexity with no user interaction (CVSS:3.1 AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N). No public exploit identified at time of analysis, though the primitive nature of use-after-free v
Technical ContextAI
The vulnerability resides in the Windows Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) Device Host service, a core Windows component responsible for discovering and controlling UPnP-compatible network devices. The flaw is classified as CWE-416 (Use After Free), a memory safety issue where the program continues to reference memory after it has been freed, leading to undefined behavior. In this case, the use-after-free condition can be triggered by a low-privileged authenticated user to corrupt memory in a controlled manner. The affected CPE strings indicate impact across the entire Windows ecosystem: client operating systems from Windows 10 Version 1607 (released 2016) through Windows 11 26H1 (preview/insider builds), and server editions from Windows Server 2012 through Windows Server 2025, including both desktop and Server Core installations. The UPnP service typically runs with elevated privileges (often SYSTEM), making it an attractive target for local privilege escalation attacks.
RemediationAI
Apply the vendor-released security updates immediately via Windows Update or Windows Server Update Services (WSUS). Fixed versions are Windows 10 Version 1607 build 10.0.14393.9060 or later, Windows 10 Version 1809/Server 2019 build 10.0.17763.8644 or later, Windows 10 Version 21H2 build 10.0.19044.7184 or later, Windows 10 Version 22H2 build 10.0.19045.7184 or later, Windows 11 22H3/23H2 build 10.0.22631.6936 or later, Windows 11 24H2/Server 2025 build 10.0.26100.32690 or later, Windows 11 25H2 build 10.0.26200.8246 or later, Windows 11 26H1 build 10.0.28000.1836 or later, Windows Server 2012 build 6.2.9200.26026 or later, Windows Server 2012 R2 build 6.3.9600.23132 or later, Windows Server 2016 build 10.0.14393.9060 or later, Windows Server 2022 build 10.0.20348.5020 or later, and Windows Server 2022 23H2 build 10.0.25398.2274 or later. Detailed update guidance available at https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-27916. No effective workarounds exist; patching is the only reliable mitigation. Organizations unable to patch immediately should implement compensating controls such as restricting local logon rights to trusted users only and enhanced monitoring for suspicious privilege escalation activity.
Same weakness CWE-416 – Use After Free
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External POC / Exploit Code
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EUVD-2026-22460
GHSA-65v5-rhmh-vvjr