ZDI-26-181
HIGH 7.8
Published
Mar 10, 2026
Microsoft Windows win32full Improper Release Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
Microsoft
Microsoft Windows contains a privilege escalation vulnerability (CVE-2026-24285) that allows local attackers with low-privileged code execution to gain elevated system access. This is a high-severity issue rated 7.8 on the CVSS scale. Security teams should prioritize patching Windows systems and restricting local code execution capabilities to prevent attackers from leveraging this flaw to compromise system integrity.