CVE Catalog

CVE-2026-20844

HighCVSS 7.4
Published: Updated: Translated: NVD NIST

Exploitation Probability (EPSS)

Low risk
0.31%

24th percentile - higher than 24% of all known CVEs

Summary

A use-after-free vulnerability in Windows Clipboard Server allows an unauthorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.

Risk Assessment

An attacker could gain elevated privileges, potentially leading to system takeover.

Recommendation

Install the latest security updates from Microsoft for Windows Clipboard Server.

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Original NVD description (English source)

Use after free in Windows Clipboard Server allows an unauthorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.

Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS