ZDI-26-183
HIGH 7.8
Published
Mar 10, 2026
Microsoft Windows win32full Improper Release Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
Microsoft
A privilege escalation vulnerability (CVE-2026-24285) has been identified in Microsoft Windows with a CVSS score of 7.8. An attacker who already has low-privileged code execution on a system can exploit this flaw to gain elevated privileges, potentially compromising the entire system. Security teams should prioritize patching Windows systems and implementing controls to prevent unauthorized code execution, particularly for systems handling sensitive data or critical functions.