CVE-2026-85854
HighCVSS 7.0Summary
Use after free in Windows DWM Core Library allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
Risk Assessment
An attacker with valid credentials could exploit this flaw to gain higher privileges on the system, potentially leading to full workstation compromise.
Recommendation
Apply Microsoft security updates for Windows as soon as possible and restrict local access to trusted users.
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Use after free in Windows DWM Core Library allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
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Original NVD description (English source)
Use after free in Windows DWM Core Library allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS