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Vulnerability IntelligenceMICROSOFT-CVE-2026-26166

MICROSOFT-CVE-2026-26166

HIGH7.0

Windows Shell Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

Published Apr 14, 2026

Modified 3 days ago

Details

Double free in Windows Shell allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.

References

https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-26166

CVSS Analysis

CVSS v2.0

7.0

Upstream

Ecosystems

Timeline

PublishedApr 14, 2026

ModifiedMay 2, 2026

MICROSOFT-CVE-2026-26166 | Mondoo Vulnerability Intelligence