CVE Catalog
CVE-2026-42829
HighCVSS 7.8Exploitation Probability (EPSS)
Low risk0.06%
18th percentile - higher than 18% of all known CVEs
Summary
Improper access control in Windows Administrator Protection allows an authorized attacker to bypass a security feature locally.
Risk Assessment
The organization may be exposed to local attacks that could lead to unauthorized access to the system.
Recommendation
It is recommended to review and strengthen access control mechanisms in Windows to prevent local attacks.
Original NVD description (English source)
Improper access control in Windows Administrator Protection allows an authorized attacker to bypass a security feature locally.