CVE-2026-24287: CWE-73: External Control of File Name or Path in Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1809
External control of file name or path in Windows Kernel allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability involves external control of file name or path within the Windows Kernel in Windows 10 Version 1809 (build 10.0.17763.0). An authorized local attacker can leverage this flaw to elevate privileges, potentially gaining higher system rights. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 7.8, reflecting high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The vulnerability is classified under CWE-73 (External Control of File Name or Path). A patch is available from Microsoft to address this issue.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows a local authorized attacker to elevate privileges on the affected Windows 10 system, potentially leading to full control over the system, including confidentiality, integrity, and availability impacts. No known exploits are reported in the wild, reducing immediate risk but the vulnerability remains critical to address.
Mitigation Recommendations
A patch is available from Microsoft for Windows 10 Version 1809 to remediate this vulnerability. It is recommended to apply the official update promptly to mitigate the risk of privilege escalation. Since this is not a cloud service, remediation depends on applying the patch on affected endpoints.
CVE-2026-24287: CWE-73: External Control of File Name or Path in Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1809
Description
External control of file name or path in Windows Kernel allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
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Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability involves external control of file name or path within the Windows Kernel in Windows 10 Version 1809 (build 10.0.17763.0). An authorized local attacker can leverage this flaw to elevate privileges, potentially gaining higher system rights. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 7.8, reflecting high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The vulnerability is classified under CWE-73 (External Control of File Name or Path). A patch is available from Microsoft to address this issue.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows a local authorized attacker to elevate privileges on the affected Windows 10 system, potentially leading to full control over the system, including confidentiality, integrity, and availability impacts. No known exploits are reported in the wild, reducing immediate risk but the vulnerability remains critical to address.
Mitigation Recommendations
A patch is available from Microsoft for Windows 10 Version 1809 to remediate this vulnerability. It is recommended to apply the official update promptly to mitigate the risk of privilege escalation. Since this is not a cloud service, remediation depends on applying the patch on affected endpoints.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- microsoft
- Date Reserved
- 2026-01-21T21:28:02.968Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- official-fix
- Vendor Advisory Urls
- [{"url":"https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-24287","vendor":"Microsoft"}]
Threat ID: 69b0562aea502d3aa87d6975
Added to database: 3/10/2026, 5:34:34 PM
Last enriched: 4/26/2026, 2:22:32 AM
Last updated: 4/28/2026, 9:25:16 AM
Views: 65
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