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CVE-2026-61939

HIGH · CVSS 7 EPSS 0.25%

Source: NVD + CISA KEV + EPSS · Published 2026-08-11 · Last synced 2026-08-16

CyberRota Analysis

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A use-after-free vulnerability in Winlogon allows an authorized attacker to elevate their privileges locally, potentially gaining unauthorized access to sensitive system functions. Organizations utilizing affected Windows systems should prioritize remediation to mitigate the risk of local privilege escalation attacks. Immediate attention is recommended for environments with high-security requirements or sensitive data handling.

CVE
CVE-2026-61939
Severity
HIGH
CVSS
7
EPSS
0.25%

Original NVD Description

Use after free in Winlogon allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.

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