Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
This is a local Windows privilege escalation flaw in the Connected Devices Platform Service. An already authorized user could potentially gain higher privileges on an affected Windows system. It is not described as remotely exploitable, but it matters on shared endpoints, servers, VDI, and systems where low-privilege access is possible.
Executive priority
Treat this as a high-priority patching item, especially for systems exposed to many users. It is not currently sourced as actively exploited, but it can increase the impact of any initial compromise involving local access.
Technical view
CVE-2026-24292 is a CWE-416 use-after-free in Microsoft Cdpsvc. CVSS 3.1 is 7.8 high: local attack vector, low complexity, low privileges, no user interaction, unchanged scope, and high confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact. Microsoft lists an official remediation in its advisory.
Likely exposure
Exposure is likely on unpatched affected Windows 10, Windows 11, Windows Server 2019, Windows Server 2022, and Windows Server 2025 systems listed by Microsoft. Risk is highest where users, contractors, service accounts, or attackers may already have low-privilege local access.
Exploitation context
The provided sources do not show CISA KEV listing or active exploitation. The CVSS exploit maturity is unproven. The vulnerability still deserves priority because successful exploitation could turn limited local access into high-impact system compromise.
Researcher notes
Focus validation on affected Windows builds and update state. The available evidence identifies Cdpsvc, CWE-416, and local privilege escalation impact, but does not provide exploit details. Avoid assuming remote reachability or exploitation in the wild without new source evidence.
Mitigation direction
- Apply Microsoft security updates referenced in the MSRC advisory for CVE-2026-24292.
- Prioritize shared workstations, VDI hosts, jump boxes, and multi-user servers.
- Check Microsoft guidance before using compensating controls not named in the advisory.
- Monitor the MSRC advisory for affected-version or remediation revisions.
Validation and detection
- Inventory Windows versions and builds against Microsoft’s affected product list.
- Confirm the relevant Microsoft security update is installed on affected systems.
- Review vulnerability scanner detections mapped to CVE-2026-24292.
- Validate remediation first on representative endpoint and server groups.
Public sources used
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- High
- CVSS
- 7.8 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C
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SSVC decision data
CVSS vector scores
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CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C1.85.9microsoftVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
7.8HighVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C
Vulnerability timeline
Timeline events are normalized from CVE metadata, CNA source timelines, ADP timelines, and KEV metadata when present.
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- CVE publishedCVE Program
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- CVE updatedCVE Program
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ADP provider summaries
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- Windows Connected Devices Platform Service Elevation of Privilege VulnerabilityCVE reference, microsoft · vendor-advisory, patch
Products and packages named in the record
CWE details
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Use After Free
Use After Free represents a recurring weakness pattern that can create exploitable paths when design, validation, or implementation controls are missing.