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Microsoft Security Response CenterCVE-2026-44810

Microsoft Cryptographic Services Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

CriticalVendor CVSS 8.4 / 10 1 CVE Published Jun 9, 2026 at 7:00 AM UTC

Summary

Improper authentication in Windows Cryptographic Services allows an unauthorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.

Products covered

  • Windows Server 2022

  • Windows Server 2022 (Server Core installation)

  • Windows Server 2025 (Server Core installation)

  • Windows 11 Version 25H2 for ARM64-based Systems

  • Windows 11 Version 25H2 for x64-based Systems

  • Windows 11 Version 23H2 for ARM64-based Systems

  • Windows 11 Version 23H2 for x64-based Systems

  • Windows 11 Version 24H2 for ARM64-based Systems

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  • Windows 11 Version 24H2 for x64-based Systems

  • Windows Server 2025

  • Windows 11 version 26H1 for x64-based Systems

  • Windows 11 Version 26H1 for ARM64-based Systems

Remediation

Install KB5094128. Install KB5094125. Install KB5094126. Install KB5093998. Install KB5095051.

Vendor-listed fixes

  • 10.0.20348.5256

  • 10.0.26100.32995

  • 10.0.26200.8655

  • 10.0.22631.7219

  • 10.0.26100.8655

  • 10.0.28000.2269

CVEs in this advisory 1

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