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CVE-2026-32162

Microsoft Windows 10 21h2 vulnerability

8.4 HIGHEPSS 0.24%
  1. Published14 Apr 2026

Description

Acceptance of extraneous untrusted data with trusted data in Windows COM allows an unauthorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.

CVSS 3.1 breakdown

Attack vectorLocal
Attack complexityLow
Privileges requiredNone
User interactionNone
ScopeUnchanged
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected products

Microsoft Windows 10 1809< 10.0.17763.8644
Microsoft Windows 10 21h2< 10.0.19044.7184
Microsoft Windows 10 22h2< 10.0.19045.7184
Microsoft Windows 11 23h2< 10.0.22631.6936
Microsoft Windows 11 24h2< 10.0.26100.8246
Microsoft Windows 11 25h2< 10.0.26200.8246
Microsoft Windows 11 26h1< 10.0.28000.1836
Microsoft Windows Server 2019< 10.0.17763.8644
Microsoft Windows Server 2022< 10.0.20348.5020
Microsoft Windows Server 2022 23h2< 10.0.25398.2274
Microsoft Windows Server 2025< 10.0.26100.32690

Remediation

Fixed in
Microsoft Windows 10 1809≥ 10.0.17763.8644
Microsoft Windows 10 21h2≥ 10.0.19044.7184
Microsoft Windows 10 22h2≥ 10.0.19045.7184
Microsoft Windows 11 23h2≥ 10.0.22631.6936
Microsoft Windows 11 24h2≥ 10.0.26100.8246
Microsoft Windows 11 25h2≥ 10.0.26200.8246
Microsoft Windows 11 26h1≥ 10.0.28000.1836
Microsoft Windows Server 2019≥ 10.0.17763.8644
Microsoft Windows Server 2022≥ 10.0.20348.5020
Microsoft Windows Server 2022 23h2≥ 10.0.25398.2274

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Frequently asked

Is CVE-2026-32162 being actively exploited?

CVE-2026-32162 is not in the CISA KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit probability is 0.24%.

How severe is CVE-2026-32162?

CVE-2026-32162 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.4, rated high. EPSS estimates a 0.24% probability of exploitation.

Which products are affected by CVE-2026-32162?

Affected products include Microsoft Windows 10 1809, Microsoft Windows 10 21h2, Microsoft Windows 10 22h2, Microsoft Windows 11 23h2, Microsoft Windows 11 24h2, and 6 more.

How do I fix CVE-2026-32162?

Upgrade affected software to a fixed version, for example Microsoft Windows 10 1809 10.0.17763.8644, Microsoft Windows 10 21h2 10.0.19044.7184, Microsoft Windows 10 22h2 10.0.19045.7184 or later, then confirm no affected versions remain in your inventory.

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Data from the NVD, CISA KEV catalog and FIRST EPSS. CVSS 3.1 base score shown where available.