CVE-2026-88161

7.0High

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

7.0High

Attack vector: Local
Complexity: High
Privileges needed: Low
User interaction: None
Impact: Full C/I/A compromise
Weakness: CWE-416

Impact

A local attacker with standard user access can gain elevated SYSTEM privileges on the machine. They require existing local credentials and the ability to execute code locally.

Root cause

A use-after-free flaw in the Windows Local Security Authority (LSA) subsystem improperly handles memory objects during authentication requests.

Affected systems

Versions not listed — check the vendor advisory.

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

Fix & remediation

Install the relevant Microsoft security update referenced in advisory CVE-2026-88161; no interim workaround or configuration change is currently documented.

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

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NVD description

Use after free in Windows Local Security Authority (LSA) allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.

References

https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-88161

Source: nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-88161