CVE-2026-24290: CWE-284: Improper Access Control in Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1809
Improper access control in Windows Projected File System allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
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Technical Summary
This vulnerability (CVE-2026-24290) affects Windows 10 Version 1809 (build 10.0.17763.0) and is caused by improper access control in the Windows Projected File System. An authorized local attacker can exploit this weakness to elevate their privileges on the affected system. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 7.8, reflecting low attack complexity, low privileges required, no user interaction, and high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The vulnerability is classified under CWE-284 (Improper Access Control). A patch is available from Microsoft to remediate this issue.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows an authorized local attacker to elevate privileges, potentially gaining administrative rights. This can lead to full system compromise, including unauthorized access to sensitive data and disruption of system operations. The vulnerability impacts confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system.
Mitigation Recommendations
A patch is available to remediate this vulnerability. It is recommended to apply the official Microsoft update for Windows 10 Version 1809 (build 10.0.17763.0) as soon as possible to address the improper access control issue in the Windows Projected File System. No additional mitigation steps are indicated by the vendor advisory.
CVE-2026-24290: CWE-284: Improper Access Control in Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1809
Description
Improper access control in Windows Projected File System allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
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Technical Analysis
This vulnerability (CVE-2026-24290) affects Windows 10 Version 1809 (build 10.0.17763.0) and is caused by improper access control in the Windows Projected File System. An authorized local attacker can exploit this weakness to elevate their privileges on the affected system. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 7.8, reflecting low attack complexity, low privileges required, no user interaction, and high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The vulnerability is classified under CWE-284 (Improper Access Control). A patch is available from Microsoft to remediate this issue.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows an authorized local attacker to elevate privileges, potentially gaining administrative rights. This can lead to full system compromise, including unauthorized access to sensitive data and disruption of system operations. The vulnerability impacts confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system.
Mitigation Recommendations
A patch is available to remediate this vulnerability. It is recommended to apply the official Microsoft update for Windows 10 Version 1809 (build 10.0.17763.0) as soon as possible to address the improper access control issue in the Windows Projected File System. No additional mitigation steps are indicated by the vendor advisory.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- microsoft
- Date Reserved
- 2026-01-21T21:28:02.968Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 69b0562aea502d3aa87d697e
Added to database: 3/10/2026, 5:34:34 PM
Last enriched: 4/18/2026, 2:11:17 PM
Last updated: 4/28/2026, 7:24:11 AM
Views: 97
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