CVE-2026-85861
HighCVSS 7.8Summary
Use after free in Windows Clipboard User Service allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
Risk Assessment
An attacker could exploit the flaw to execute code in the context of the service, potentially leading to privilege escalation and system takeover.
Recommendation
Apply the latest Microsoft Windows security updates.
Other vulnerabilities in Windows Clipboard User Service
See all- CVE-2026-85912High
Concurrent execution using shared resource with improper synchronization ('race condition') in Windows Clipboard User Service allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
- CVE-2026-85863High
Use after free in Windows Clipboard User Service allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
- CVE-2026-50488High
A command injection vulnerability in Windows Clipboard User Service allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
Original NVD description (English source)
Use after free in Windows Clipboard User Service allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS