CVE Catalog

CVE-2026-70045

HighCVSS 7.0
Published: Updated: Translated: NVD NIST

Exploitation Probability (EPSS)

Low risk
0.27%

18th percentile - higher than 18% of all known CVEs

Summary

A use after free vulnerability exists in Windows Work Folders. An authorized attacker can exploit this flaw to elevate privileges locally.

Risk Assessment

An attacker with valid credentials can locally elevate privileges, potentially leading to full system compromise.

Recommendation

Apply security updates for Windows Work Folders and consider disabling the service if it is not used.

Other vulnerabilities in Windows Work Folders

Original NVD description (English source)

Use after free in Windows Work Folders allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.

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