CVE-2021-26870
HighCVSS 7.8Exploitation Probability (EPSS)
Low risk46th percentile - higher than 46% of all known CVEs
Summary
Elevation of privilege vulnerability in Windows Projected File System.
Risk Assessment
A local attacker could elevate privileges, potentially leading to full system control.
Recommendation
Install the latest Windows security updates.
Other vulnerabilities in Windows Projected File System
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A use after free vulnerability in Windows Projected File System allows an authorized attacker to locally elevate privileges.
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Integer overflow or wraparound in Windows Projected File System allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
- CVE-2026-50469High
Vulnerability in Windows Projected File System due to improper link resolution before file access. An authenticated attacker can elevate privileges locally.
- CVE-2023-35378High
A vulnerability in the Windows Projected File System allows for elevation of privilege, potentially leading to unauthorized access to the system.
- CVE-2021-33743High
Elevation of privilege vulnerability in the Windows Projected File System. It allows a local attacker to gain elevated privileges.
Original NVD description (English source)
Windows Projected File System Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability