CVE-2021-31956 HIGH

CVE-2021-31956: Windows NTFS Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

Vendor Microsoft
Product Windows 10 Version 1809
KEV Status Known Exploited
Published June 8, 2021
Last update January 12, 2026
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CVSS base score

7.8/10
Attack vector Local
Attack complexity Low
Privileges required Low
User interaction None
Confidentiality High
Integrity High

CVSS vector

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:F/RL:O/RC:C

What the vulnerability does

01Description

Windows NTFS Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

CISA mandated remediation

02CISA Required Action

Apply updates per vendor instructions.

Key dates

03Disclosure timeline

June 8, 2021 CVE published
January 12, 2026 Record updated