ID:12628 - Exploit for Insufficient Granularity of Access Control in Windows Defender antimalware platform - CVE-2026-33825

 
Main Vulnerability Database Exploits ID:12628 - Exploit for Insufficient Granularity of Access Control in Windows Defender antimalware platform - CVE-2026-33825

ID:12628 - Exploit for Insufficient Granularity of Access Control in Windows Defender antimalware platform - CVE-2026-33825

Published: April 23, 2026


Vulnerability identifier: #VU126208
Vulnerability risk: High
CVE-ID: CVE-2026-33825
CWE-ID: CWE-1220
Exploitation vector: Local access
Vulnerable software:
Windows Defender antimalware platform

Link to public exploit:


Vulnerability description

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

The vulnerability exists due to insufficient granularity of access control in Microsoft Defender. A local user can gain elevated privileges on the system.


Remediation

Install updates from vendor's website.