CVE-2026-21250
Windows HTTP.sys Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
- Published
- Feb 10, 2026
- Updated
- Aug 19, 2026
- Assigning CNA
- microsoft
- Evidence observed
- May 4, 2026
Primary CVSS
nvd · CVSS 3.1
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HLow · next 30 days
- Percentile
- 63.2%
- Model date
- Sep 21, 2026
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Summary
Untrusted pointer dereference in Windows HTTP.sys allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
Sources
2- CVE-2026-21250Informational
Technical documentation and resources for CVE-2026-21250, a Windows HTTP.sys local privilege escalation vulnerability, including affected versions, CVSS details, and mitigation guidance.
3302509675 · windows · May 4, 2026
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