ID:12456 - Exploit for Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls in Windows Server and Windows - CVE-2026-20817

 
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ID:12456 - Exploit for Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls in Windows Server and Windows - CVE-2026-20817

Published: February 27, 2026


Vulnerability identifier: #VU121246
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVE-ID: CVE-2026-20817
CWE-ID: CWE-264
Exploitation vector: Local access
Vulnerable software:
Windows Server
Windows

Link to public exploit:


Vulnerability description

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

The vulnerability exists due to application does not properly impose security restrictions in Windows Error Reporting Service, which leads to security restrictions bypass and privilege escalation.


Remediation

Install updates from vendor's website.