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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
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.