Main Vulnerability Database Vulnerabilities #VU154969

Incorrect authorization in Microsoft Windows and Windows Server - CVE-2026-83792

Published: October 14, 2026

Vulnerability identifier: #VU154969

CSH Severity: Low

CVSS v4: 8.5 [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]

CVE-ID: CVE-2026-83792

CWE-ID: CWE-863

Exploitation vector: Local access

Exploit availability: No public exploit available

Vulnerability details

The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges to SYSTEM.

The vulnerability exists due to incorrect authorization in Windows Device Install Service when performing local operations. A local user can exploit the service's authorization flaw to escalate privileges to SYSTEM.

Affected software

Microsoft Windows
Windows Server

How to mitigate CVE-2026-83792

Install security update from vendor's website.

Microsoft Windows - addressed in versions 10 21H2 10.0.19044.7807, 11 23H2 10.0.22631.7652, 11 24H2 10.0.26100.9711, 11 25H2 10.0.26200.9711, 11 26H1 10.0.28000.3231
Windows Server - addressed in versions 2022 10.0.20348.5761, 2025 10.0.26100.33650

External References

https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2026-83792

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