CVE-2026-96220

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Improper Code Injection in Windows Assigned Access

Publication date: 2026-10-13

Last updated on: 2026-10-16

Assigner: Microsoft Corporation

Description

Improper control of generation of code ('code injection') in Windows Assigned Access 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

2026-10-13

EPSS Evaluated

2026-10-18

NVD

CVE-2026-96220

EUVD

EUVD-2026-99749

Affected Vendors & Products

Vendor	Product	Version / Range
microsoft	windows_10_1809	to 10.0.17763.9376 (exc)
microsoft	windows_10_1809	to 10.0.17763.9376 (exc)
microsoft	windows_10_21h2	to 10.0.19044.7807 (exc)
microsoft	windows_10_21h2	to 10.0.19044.7807 (exc)
microsoft	windows_10_21h2	to 10.0.19044.7807 (exc)
microsoft	windows_11_23h2	to 10.0.22631.7652 (exc)
microsoft	windows_11_23h2	to 10.0.22631.7652 (exc)
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)
microsoft	windows_server_2019	to 10.0.17763.9376 (exc)
microsoft	windows_10_22h2	to 10.0.19045.7807 (exc)
microsoft	windows_10_22h2	to 10.0.19045.7807 (exc)
microsoft	windows_10_22h2	to 10.0.19045.7807 (exc)

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Exploitability

CWE

KEV

CWE ID	Description
CWE-94	The product constructs all or part of a code segment using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the syntax or behavior of the intended code segment.

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Executive Summary

This vulnerability is a code injection flaw in Windows Assigned Access that allows an authorized attacker to escalate their privileges locally. It occurs due to improper control during code generation, enabling unauthorized system access or control.

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 perform unauthorized actions. Systems running affected Windows versions are at risk.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability could lead to unauthorized access or data breaches, violating compliance requirements under GDPR, HIPAA, or other regulations. Organizations must address it to maintain data protection and security standards.

Mitigation Strategies

Apply the latest Windows security updates from Microsoft to patch the Assigned Access code injection vulnerability. Disable unnecessary privileges for user accounts and restrict local access to prevent exploitation.

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