CVE-2026-96188

HIGH CVSS 3.1: 7.3 EPSS 0.38%
Updated Oct 13, 2026
Microsoft
Parameter Value
CVSS 7.3 (HIGH)
Type CWE-15 (External Control of System Setting)
Vendor Microsoft
Public PoC No

External control of system or configuration setting in Microsoft PowerToys allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.

Attack Parameters

Attack Vector
Local
Requires local access
Attack Complexity
Low
Easy to exploit
Privileges Required
Low
Basic privileges needed
User Interaction
Required
User action required

Impact Assessment

Confidentiality
High
Complete data leak
Integrity
High
Complete data modification
Availability
High
Complete denial of service

CVSS Vector v3.1