CVE-2026-81964
MediumCVSS 5.5Exploitation Probability (EPSS)
Low risk22th percentile - higher than 22% of all known CVEs
Summary
Use of hard-coded credentials in Windows Update Orchestrator Service allows an authorized attacker to bypass a security feature locally.
Risk Assessment
An authorized attacker could bypass security locally, potentially leading to unauthorized system changes.
Recommendation
Install the security update from Microsoft for Windows Update Orchestrator Service.
Other vulnerabilities in Windows Update Orchestrator Service
See all- CVE-2026-97812High
Double free in Windows Update Orchestrator Service allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
- CVE-2026-83933Medium
Improper link resolution before file access ('link following') in the Windows Update Orchestrator Service allows an authorized attacker to disclose information locally.
- CVE-2026-83930High
Use after free in Windows Update Orchestrator Service allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
- CVE-2026-83886High
Use after free in Windows Update Orchestrator Service allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
- CVE-2026-83793High
Improper link resolution before file access ('link following') in Windows Update Orchestrator Service allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
- CVE-2026-83507Medium
A link following vulnerability exists in Windows Update Orchestrator Service, involving improper link resolution before file access. An authorized attacker can exploit this to disclose information locally.
Original NVD description (English source)
Use of hard-coded credentials in Windows Update Orchestrator Service allows an authorized attacker to bypass a security feature locally.
Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS