CVE-2026-24287
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Path Traversal in Windows Kernel Enables Local Privilege Escalation

Publication date: 2026-03-10

Last updated on: 2026-03-13

Assigner: Microsoft Corporation

Description
External control of file name or path in Windows Kernel allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.

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Published
2026-03-10
Last Modified
2026-03-13
Generated
2026-07-06
AI Q&A
2026-03-10
EPSS Evaluated
2026-07-05
NVD
CVE-2026-24287
EUVD
EUVD-2026-10607

Affected Vendors & Products

Showing 20 associated CPEs
Vendor Product Version / Range
microsoft windows_10_1809 to 10.0.17763.8511 (exc)
microsoft windows_10_1809 to 10.0.17763.8511 (exc)
microsoft windows_10_21h2 to 10.0.19044.7058 (exc)
microsoft windows_10_21h2 to 10.0.19044.7058 (exc)
microsoft windows_10_21h2 to 10.0.19044.7058 (exc)
microsoft windows_10_22h2 to 10.0.19045.7058 (exc)
microsoft windows_10_22h2 to 10.0.19045.7058 (exc)
microsoft windows_10_22h2 to 10.0.19045.7058 (exc)
microsoft windows_11_23h2 to 10.0.22631.6783 (exc)
microsoft windows_11_23h2 to 10.0.22631.6783 (exc)
microsoft windows_11_24h2 to 10.0.26100.7979 (exc)
microsoft windows_11_24h2 to 10.0.26100.7979 (exc)
microsoft windows_11_25h2 to 10.0.26200.7979 (exc)
microsoft windows_11_25h2 to 10.0.26200.7979 (exc)
microsoft windows_11_26h1 to 10.0.28000.1719 (exc)
microsoft windows_11_26h1 to 10.0.28000.1719 (exc)
microsoft windows_server_2019 to 10.0.17763.8511 (exc)
microsoft windows_server_2022 to 10.0.20348.4830 (exc)
microsoft windows_server_2022_23h2 to 10.0.25398.2207 (exc)
microsoft windows_server_2025 to 10.0.26100.32463 (exc)

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Exploitability

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CWE ID Description
CWE-73 The product allows user input to control or influence paths or file names that are used in filesystem operations.

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Executive Summary

This vulnerability involves external control of a file name or path within the Windows Kernel. It allows an authorized attacker to manipulate these elements to elevate their privileges locally on the affected system.

Impact Analysis

The vulnerability can lead to an elevation of privilege, meaning an attacker with some level of access could gain higher-level permissions. This can compromise the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the system.

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