Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
This is a Windows local privilege escalation flaw in the Device Association Service. An attacker already able to run code with a low-privileged account could potentially gain higher privileges. It is not described as remotely exploitable, and the provided sources do not show active exploitation.
Executive priority
Treat as a high-priority patching item in normal Windows security update cycles. It is not evidenced as internet-facing or actively exploited in the provided sources, but it could materially increase damage after account compromise.
Technical view
CVE-2026-24296 is a CWE-362 race condition in Windows Device Association Service. Microsoft rates it CVSS 7.0 high: local attack vector, high complexity, low privileges required, no user interaction, and high confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact. Microsoft lists an official fix.
Likely exposure
Exposure is broad across listed Windows client and server versions, including Windows 10, Windows 11, and Windows Server 2012 R2 through 2025 variants. Risk is highest on endpoints or servers where untrusted users, compromised accounts, or malware can execute locally.
Exploitation context
The source bundle does not indicate active exploitation, and KEV status is false. The vulnerability requires local access and low privileges, so it is more relevant as a post-compromise privilege escalation path than an initial-entry vulnerability.
Researcher notes
Available detail is limited to the CVE description and Microsoft advisory metadata. The key properties are local attack vector, race condition, low privileges required, no user interaction, high impact, and official remediation available. No exploit mechanics should be inferred from the sources.
Mitigation direction
- Apply the Microsoft security update referenced in the MSRC advisory.
- Prioritize shared workstations, RDS hosts, jump boxes, and high-value servers.
- Restrict local logon and code execution rights for non-administrative users.
- Check Microsoft guidance for any product-specific deployment notes.
- Monitor Microsoft and CVE records for advisory changes.
Validation and detection
- Inventory Windows versions against the affected product list.
- Verify installed updates satisfy the MSRC fix for CVE-2026-24296.
- Confirm vulnerable Windows Server Core installations are included in patch reporting.
- Review endpoint telemetry for unusual local privilege escalation activity.
- Track exceptions and compensating controls for systems awaiting patching.
Public sources used
Generated from the cited source records. This long-tail analysis has not been individually reviewed by a named human.
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- High
- CVSS
- 7 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
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
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SSVC decision data
CVSS vector scores
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CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C15.9microsoftVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
7HighVector: 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
Vulnerability timeline
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- CVE reservedCVE Program
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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 Device Association Service Elevation of Privilege VulnerabilityCVE reference, microsoft · vendor-advisory, patch
Products and packages named in the record
CWE details
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Concurrent Execution using Shared Resource with Improper Synchronization ('Race Condition')
Concurrent Execution using Shared Resource with Improper Synchronization ('Race Condition') represents a recurring weakness pattern that can create exploitable paths when design, validation, or implementation controls are missing.