SB2026021064 - Privilege escalation in Microsoft Desktop Window Manager



SB2026021064 - Privilege escalation in Microsoft Desktop Window Manager

Published: February 10, 2026

Security Bulletin ID SB2026021064
CSH Severity
High
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Local access
Highest impact Code execution

Breakdown by Severity

High 100%
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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 vulnerability.


1) Type Confusion (CVE-ID: CVE-2026-21519)

CWE-ID: CWE-843 - Type confusion

CVSSv4: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:A/U:Amber


The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to a type confusion error in Desktop Window Manager. A local user can trigger a type confusion error and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Note, the vulnerability is being actively exploited in the wild. 


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.