CVE-2026-26128

Published Mar 10, 2026

Last updated a month ago

Overview

AI description

Automated description summarized from trusted sources.

CVE-2026-26128 is an improper authentication vulnerability found within the Windows SMB Server. This flaw allows an authorized attacker to elevate their privileges locally on an affected system. Categorized as an authentication bypass (CWE-287), the vulnerability enables an attacker who already possesses local access with low-level privileges to escalate to higher privilege levels.

Description
Improper authentication in Windows SMB Server allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
Source
secure@microsoft.com
NVD status
Analyzed
Products
windows_10_1607, windows_10_1809, windows_10_21h2, windows_10_22h2, windows_11_23h2, windows_11_24h2, windows_11_25h2, windows_11_26h1, windows_server_2012, windows_server_2016, windows_server_2019, windows_server_2022, windows_server_2022_23h2, windows_server_2025

Risk scores

CVSS 3.1

Type
Primary
Base score
7.8
Impact score
5.9
Exploitability score
1.8
Vector string
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Severity
HIGH

Weaknesses

secure@microsoft.com
CWE-287

Social media

Hype score
Not currently trending

Configurations

References

Sources include official advisories and independent security research.