CVE-2026-85914
HighCVSS 7.0Summary
Use after free in Windows Embedded Mode Service allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
Risk Assessment
This flaw lets an attacker with valid credentials escalate privileges on the system, potentially resulting in host takeover.
Recommendation
Apply the latest Microsoft patches for Windows Embedded Mode Service and monitor for unusual local user activity.
Other vulnerabilities in Windows Embedded Mode Service
See all- CVE-2026-96932High
Concurrent execution using shared resource with improper synchronization ('race condition') in Windows Embedded Mode Service allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
- CVE-2026-69430High
Use after free in Windows Embedded Mode Service allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
Original NVD description (English source)
Use after free in Windows Embedded Mode Service allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS