CVE-2026-83792

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-863

Impact

A local attacker with standard user access can elevate privileges to SYSTEM. They need existing credentials or execution access on the local Windows host.

Root cause

The Windows Device Install Service contains an incorrect authorization check that allows low-privileged users to trigger privileged operations.

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 addressing this CVE from Microsoft MSRC; no interim mitigation or workaround is provided.

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

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NVD description

Incorrect authorization in Windows Device Install Service allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.

References

https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-83792

Source: nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-83792