CVE-2026-32220: CWE-284: Improper Access Control in Microsoft Windows 11 Version 24H2
CVE-2026-32220 is a medium severity vulnerability in Microsoft Windows 11 Version 24H2 involving improper access control in the Windows Virtualization-Based Security (VBS) Enclave. This flaw allows an authorized local attacker with high privileges to bypass a security feature. The vulnerability does not impact confidentiality or availability but can lead to integrity violations. An official fix is available from Microsoft to address this issue.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability (CVE-2026-32220) affects Windows 11 Version 24H2 (build 10.0.26100.0) and is categorized under CWE-284 (Improper Access Control). It involves a flaw in the Windows Virtualization-Based Security Enclave that permits an authorized attacker with high privileges to bypass certain security controls locally. The CVSS v3.1 base score is 4.4, reflecting a medium severity with local attack vector, low attack complexity, and no user interaction required. Microsoft has released an official patch to remediate this vulnerability.
Potential Impact
An authorized attacker with high privileges on the affected system can bypass a security feature within the VBS Enclave, potentially compromising system integrity. There is no impact on confidentiality or availability. No known exploits are reported in the wild at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
An official fix is available from Microsoft. Users and administrators should apply the security update provided in the Microsoft advisory at https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-32220 to remediate this vulnerability.
CVE-2026-32220: CWE-284: Improper Access Control in Microsoft Windows 11 Version 24H2
Description
CVE-2026-32220 is a medium severity vulnerability in Microsoft Windows 11 Version 24H2 involving improper access control in the Windows Virtualization-Based Security (VBS) Enclave. This flaw allows an authorized local attacker with high privileges to bypass a security feature. The vulnerability does not impact confidentiality or availability but can lead to integrity violations. An official fix is available from Microsoft to address this issue.
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Technical Analysis
This vulnerability (CVE-2026-32220) affects Windows 11 Version 24H2 (build 10.0.26100.0) and is categorized under CWE-284 (Improper Access Control). It involves a flaw in the Windows Virtualization-Based Security Enclave that permits an authorized attacker with high privileges to bypass certain security controls locally. The CVSS v3.1 base score is 4.4, reflecting a medium severity with local attack vector, low attack complexity, and no user interaction required. Microsoft has released an official patch to remediate this vulnerability.
Potential Impact
An authorized attacker with high privileges on the affected system can bypass a security feature within the VBS Enclave, potentially compromising system integrity. There is no impact on confidentiality or availability. No known exploits are reported in the wild at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
An official fix is available from Microsoft. Users and administrators should apply the security update provided in the Microsoft advisory at https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-32220 to remediate this vulnerability.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- microsoft
- Date Reserved
- 2026-03-11T01:49:58.661Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- official-fix
- Vendor Advisory Urls
- [{"url":"https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-32220","vendor":"Microsoft"}]
Threat ID: 69de7a3882d89c981fd6cee4
Added to database: 4/14/2026, 5:32:40 PM
Last enriched: 4/14/2026, 6:02:40 PM
Last updated: 4/15/2026, 6:06:09 AM
Views: 6
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