CVE-2026-44810
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Improper Authentication in Windows Cryptographic Services

Publication date: 2026-06-09

Last updated on: 2026-06-09

Assigner: Microsoft Corporation

Description
Improper authentication in Windows Cryptographic Services allows an unauthorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
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Published
2026-06-09
Last Modified
2026-06-09
Generated
2026-06-10
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2026-06-09
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NVD
CVE-2026-44810
EUVD
EUVD-2026-35744
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Vendor Product Version / Range
microsoft windows_cryptographic_services *
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CWE ID Description
CWE-287 When an actor claims to have a given identity, the product does not prove or insufficiently proves that the claim is correct.
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Executive Summary

This vulnerability involves improper authentication in Windows Cryptographic Services, which allows an unauthorized attacker to elevate their privileges on the local system.

Impact Analysis

An attacker exploiting this vulnerability can gain higher privileges on the affected system without authorization, potentially leading to full control over the system.

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