CVE-2026-42976

HIGH

Missing authentication for critical function in Windows RPC API allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.

CVSS v3.1 Score

7.8
HIGH
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Attack Vector
LOCAL
Complexity
LOW
Privileges
LOW
User Interaction
NONE
Scope
UNCHANGED
Confidentiality
HIGH
Integrity
HIGH
Availability
HIGH
Published: 8/11/2026Modified: 8/16/2026

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NVD HIGH: CVE-2026-42976 — Missing authentication for critical function in Windows RPC API allows an author...

Missing authentication for critical function in Windows RPC API allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.

CVE-2026-42976
NIST NVD

References (1)

https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-42976PatchVendor Advisory