Microsoft Security Response CenterCVE-2026-96188

Microsoft PowerToys Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

HighVendor CVSS 7.3 / 10 1 CVE Published Oct 13, 2026 at 7:00 AM UTC

Summary

External control of system or configuration setting in Microsoft PowerToys allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.

Release Notes

Oct 13, 2026 at 7:00 AM UTC
Published by Microsoft Security Response Center
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Oct 13, 2026 at 10:55 PM UTC
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Oct 21, 2026 at 1:15 AM UTC
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