CVE-2026-96313

7.0High

Published 13 Oct 2026 · NVD status: Analyzed · 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-306

Impact

A local attacker with an authorized low-privilege account can gain elevated privileges on the system. They require local access to run code on the target machine.

Root cause

The Windows Push Notifications service lacks proper authentication checks on a critical function.

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 Microsoft security update for this CVE from the vendor advisory. No interim workarounds are documented.

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

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NVD description

Missing authentication for critical function in Windows Push Notifications allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.

References

https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-96313PatchVendor Advisory

Source: nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-96313