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CVE-2026-21242

HIGH · CVSS 7 EPSS 0.34%

Source: NVD + CISA KEV + EPSS (historical backfill) · Published 2026-02-10 · Last synced 2026-08-04

CyberRota Analysis

This is a high severity vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.0. It affects Windows, Linux.

CVE
CVE-2026-21242
Severity
HIGH
CVSS
7
EPSS
0.34%
Windows Linux

Original NVD Description

Use after free in Windows Subsystem for Linux allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.

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