CVE-2026-21533 — Microsoft Windows Improper Privilege Management Vulnerability
Severity: Critical · Kind: Vulnerability
What it is
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Who this affects
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What to do
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From the source
Microsoft Windows. Microsoft Windows Remote Desktop Services contains an improper privilege management vulnerability that could allow an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally. 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.
Vulnerability facts
- CVE
- CVE-2026-21533
- On CISA KEV since
- 2026-02-10
- Ransomware use
- Unknown
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