CVE-2026-42982CWE-1288

Windows Secure Kernel Mode Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

High · published July 14, 2026

CVSS v3.1
7.8
EPSS
0%
Percentile
25.4
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

Improper validation of consistency within input in Windows Secure Kernel Mode allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
7.8 · HIGH
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.00333 · 25.4th percentile
Weakness
CWE-1288 · Improper Validation of Consistency within Input
Published
2026-07-14T17:04Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 14 JUL 17:04Z
    Windows Secure Kernel Mode Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
    cvelistv5