CVE-2026-21508 HIGH

CVE-2026-21508: Windows Storage Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

Vendor Microsoft
Product Windows 10 Version 1607
Weakness CWE-287 · Improper authentication
Published February 10, 2026
Last update May 11, 2026
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CVSS base score

7.0/10
Attack vector Local
Attack complexity High
Privileges required Low
User interaction None
Confidentiality High
Integrity High

CVSS vector

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

What the vulnerability does

01Description

Improper authentication in Windows Storage allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.

Key dates

02Disclosure timeline

February 10, 2026 CVE published
May 11, 2026 Record updated