CVE-2026-24294: CWE-287: Improper Authentication in Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1607
Improper authentication in Windows SMB Server allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability (CVE-2026-24294) affects the SMB Server in Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1607 (build 10.0.14393.0). It is classified as CWE-287 (Improper Authentication), enabling an attacker who already has some level of authorization on the system to escalate privileges locally. The CVSS 3.1 vector indicates low attack complexity and privileges required, no user interaction, and high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The vulnerability is not known to be exploited in the wild. A patch is available from Microsoft to remediate this issue.
Potential Impact
An authorized local attacker can exploit this vulnerability to elevate privileges, potentially gaining higher system rights. This can lead to full system compromise, including unauthorized access to sensitive data, modification of system settings, and disruption of system availability.
Mitigation Recommendations
A patch is available for this vulnerability. It is recommended to apply the official Microsoft update for Windows 10 Version 1607 to remediate this issue. Since this is a local privilege escalation vulnerability, ensuring that only trusted users have local access can reduce risk until the patch is applied.
CVE-2026-24294: CWE-287: Improper Authentication in Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1607
Description
Improper authentication in Windows SMB Server allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
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Technical Analysis
This vulnerability (CVE-2026-24294) affects the SMB Server in Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1607 (build 10.0.14393.0). It is classified as CWE-287 (Improper Authentication), enabling an attacker who already has some level of authorization on the system to escalate privileges locally. The CVSS 3.1 vector indicates low attack complexity and privileges required, no user interaction, and high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The vulnerability is not known to be exploited in the wild. A patch is available from Microsoft to remediate this issue.
Potential Impact
An authorized local attacker can exploit this vulnerability to elevate privileges, potentially gaining higher system rights. This can lead to full system compromise, including unauthorized access to sensitive data, modification of system settings, and disruption of system availability.
Mitigation Recommendations
A patch is available for this vulnerability. It is recommended to apply the official Microsoft update for Windows 10 Version 1607 to remediate this issue. Since this is a local privilege escalation vulnerability, ensuring that only trusted users have local access can reduce risk until the patch is applied.
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: 69b0562aea502d3aa87d698a
Added to database: 3/10/2026, 5:34:34 PM
Last enriched: 4/18/2026, 2:11:41 PM
Last updated: 4/28/2026, 7:23:06 AM
Views: 102
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