CVE-2026-96188
HIGH
7,3
Source: [email protected]
Attack Vector: local
Attack Complexity: low
Privileges Required: low
User Interaction: required
Scope: unchanged
Confidentiality: high
Integrity: high
Availability: high
Description
AI Translation Available
External control of system or configuration setting in Microsoft PowerToys allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
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External Control of System or Configuration Setting
IncompleteCommon Consequences
Security Scopes Affected:
Other
Potential Impacts:
Varies By Context
Applicable Platforms
Technologies:
Not Technology-Specific, ICS/OT
https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-96188