CyberRota Analysis
This is a high severity vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8. It affects Windows. It is listed in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog, indicating confirmed active exploitation in the wild. It may be remotely exploitable.
CISA KEV Details
Status: This CVE is listed in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
Ransomware use: Unknown
Added to KEV: 2026-02-10
Required action: Apply mitigations per vendor instructions, follow applicable BOD 22-01 guidance for cloud services, or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
CVE
CVE-2026-21533
Severity
HIGH
CVSS
7.8
EPSS
3.85%
Windows
Original NVD Description
Improper privilege management in Windows Remote Desktop allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
Related CVEs
Other vulnerabilities affecting the same vendor(s)