CVE-2026-96305 Windows Installer - Privilege Escalation

Windows Installer contains a use after free caused by improper memory handling, letting authorized local attackers elevate privileges, exploit requires local access with authorization.

CVSS base score 7.0 /10
High
CISA KEV
Not listed
Public exploit
None known
Authentication
Required
EPSS
0.25% 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:H/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 Installer version or apply relevant 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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