CVE-2026-83583

7.8High

Published 13 Oct 2026 · NVD status: Awaiting Analysis · AI triage by gemini-3.8-flash

7.8High

Attack vector: Local
Complexity: Low
Privileges needed: Low
User interaction: None
Impact: Full C/I/A compromise
Weakness: CWE-862

Impact

A local attacker with an existing account can gain elevated privileges to compromise the system. They require local access to execute code on the target machine.

Root cause

Improper access control (missing authorization) in the Windows Geotag Broker component.

Affected systems

Versions not listed — check the vendor advisory.

CVSS v3.1 · CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Fix & remediation

Install the official Windows security update resolving CVE-2026-83583 from Microsoft; no interim workaround is provided in the advisory.

AI-suggested. Run it in staging first and check it against the vendor advisory. Why?

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NVD description

Improper access control in Windows Geotag Broker allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.

References

https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-83583

Source: nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-83583