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CVE-2026-33834: CWE-284: Improper Access Control in Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1607

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VulnerabilityCVE-2026-33834cvecve-2026-33834cwe-284
Published: Tue May 12 2026 (05/12/2026, 16:58:18 UTC)
Source: CVE Database V5
Vendor/Project: Microsoft
Product: Windows 10 Version 1607

Description

Improper access control in Windows Event Logging Service allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.

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AILast updated: 05/12/2026, 19:36:26 UTC

Technical Analysis

This vulnerability (CVE-2026-33834) affects Windows 10 Version 1607 (build 10.0.14393.0) and is classified under CWE-284 (Improper Access Control). It arises from insufficient access control in the Windows Event Logging Service, enabling a local attacker with some authorization to escalate privileges. The CVSS v3.1 base score is 7.8, indicating high severity, with attack vector local, low attack complexity, and no user interaction required. Microsoft has published an official fix for this vulnerability, as detailed in their security update guide.

Potential Impact

Successful exploitation allows an authorized local attacker to elevate their privileges, potentially leading to full control over the affected system. This can compromise confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the system. There are currently no known exploits in the wild, reducing immediate risk but patching remains critical to prevent future exploitation.

Mitigation Recommendations

An official fix is available from Microsoft and should be applied promptly to affected systems running Windows 10 Version 1607. Refer to the Microsoft security update guide at https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-33834 for patch details and installation instructions. No additional mitigation steps are indicated by the vendor advisory.

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Technical Details

Data Version
5.2
Assigner Short Name
microsoft
Date Reserved
2026-03-24T00:52:01.353Z
Cvss Version
3.1
State
PUBLISHED
Remediation Level
official-fix
Vendor Advisory Urls
[{"url":"https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-33834","vendor":"Microsoft"}]

Threat ID: 6a036539cbff5d861008c334

Added to database: 5/12/2026, 5:36:57 PM

Last enriched: 5/12/2026, 7:36:26 PM

Last updated: 5/13/2026, 4:58:37 AM

Views: 3

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