CVE intelligence

CVE-2026-61359

Vulnerability intelligence

Published Aug 11, 2026Sources checked Oct 28, 2026

7.8HIGHCVSS out of 10

What this means

Review the available evidence

CVE-2026-61359 and is rated High severity with a CVSS score of 7.8. It is not in the current CISA KEV record we collected. That does not prove exploitation has not occurred.

What to do next

Remediation and response

Microsoft Security Response Center guidance

Vendor revision: Oct 21, 2026

Install KB5120242. Install KB5120229. Install KB5120233. Install KB5120228. Install KB5121003. Install KB5120994. Install KB5120240. Install KB5121000.

CISA KEVNot listedBased on the latest collected catalog

EPSS0.3%Estimated 30-day exploitation probability

Ransomware useNot markedCISA KEV ransomware field

Threat actors0Source-linked actor relationships

Overview

What is CVE-2026-61359?

Heap-based buffer overflow in Windows Storage allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.

Source: NVD