CVE-2026-97800

7.8High

Published 13 Oct 2026 · NVD status: Analyzed · 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-732

Impact

Local authenticated attackers can elevate privileges to SYSTEM. They need prior local execution access with basic user permissions to exploit the flawed resource controls.

Root cause

Windows Mobile Broadband improperly assigns permissions to a critical system resource.

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 corresponding Microsoft security update from the MSRC advisory link; no temporary workaround or mitigation is provided.

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

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NVD description

Incorrect permission assignment for critical resource in Windows Mobile Broadband allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.

References

https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-97800PatchVendor Advisory

Source: nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-97800