CVE Catalog
CVE-2026-20871
HighCVSS 7.8Exploitation Probability (EPSS)
High risk3.99%
89th percentile - higher than 89% of all known CVEs
Summary
A use after free vulnerability in Desktop Windows Manager allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
Risk Assessment
An authorized attacker can elevate their privileges on the system, potentially leading to full system control.
Recommendation
Install the latest Windows security updates from Microsoft.
Other vulnerabilities in Desktop Windows Manager
Original NVD description (English source)
Use after free in Desktop Windows Manager allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.