CVE-2026-96223 Windows Hyper-V - Privilege Escalation

Windows Hyper-V contains a use after free vulnerability that allows an authorized local attacker to elevate privileges by exploiting memory management flaws.

CVSS base score 7.8 /10
High
CISA KEV
Not listed
Public exploit
None known
Authentication
Required
EPSS
0.32% chance of exploitation in 30 days
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Details

Type
Privilege Escalation
Impact
Privilege Escalation
CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Published
13 October 2026
Updated
15 October 2026
Weakness
CWE-416

Vendor fix

Update to the latest Windows Hyper-V version with security patches.

Patching closes this CVE. It does not tell you which of your systems run the affected version, or what else is exposed alongside them.

References

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