CVE-2026-96215

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Windows Autopilot Race Condition Privilege Escalation

Publication date: 2026-10-13

Last updated on: 2026-10-16

Assigner: Microsoft Corporation

Description

Concurrent execution using shared resource with improper synchronization ('race condition') in Windows Autopilot allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.

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Meta Information

Published

2026-10-13

Last Modified

2026-10-16

Generated

2026-10-19

AI Q&A

2026-10-14

EPSS Evaluated

2026-10-18

NVD

CVE-2026-96215

EUVD

EUVD-2026-99744

Affected Vendors & Products

Vendor	Product	Version / Range
microsoft	windows_11_24h2	to 10.0.26100.9711 (exc)
microsoft	windows_11_24h2	to 10.0.26100.9711 (exc)
microsoft	windows_11_25h2	to 10.0.26200.9711 (exc)
microsoft	windows_11_25h2	to 10.0.26200.9711 (exc)
microsoft	windows_11_26h1	to 10.0.28000.3231 (exc)
microsoft	windows_11_26h1	to 10.0.28000.3231 (exc)
microsoft	windows_11_26h2	to 10.0.26300.9711 (exc)
microsoft	windows_11_26h2	to 10.0.26300.9711 (exc)

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Exploitability

CWE

KEV

CWE ID	Description
CWE-362	The product contains a concurrent code sequence that requires temporary, exclusive access to a shared resource, but a timing window exists in which the shared resource can be modified by another code sequence operating concurrently.

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Executive Summary

This is a race condition vulnerability in Windows Autopilot where improper synchronization during concurrent execution allows an authorized attacker to elevate their privileges locally.

Impact Analysis

An attacker could exploit this to gain higher-level permissions on your system, potentially allowing them to install malicious software, access sensitive data, or take control of your device.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability allows local privilege escalation through a race condition in Windows Autopilot, which could enable unauthorized access to sensitive system resources. For compliance standards like GDPR and HIPAA, such vulnerabilities may increase risks of unauthorized data access or modification, potentially violating confidentiality and integrity requirements.

Mitigation Strategies

Apply the latest Windows security updates from Microsoft Update immediately to patch the race condition in Windows Autopilot. Monitor Microsoft's advisory for additional guidance.

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