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7.8

Elevated Privileges Possible with Desktop Window Manager Exploit

CVE-2026-32154
Summary

An attacker with authorized access to a system can potentially exploit a flaw in the Desktop Window Manager to gain elevated privileges on the local machine. This could allow the attacker to perform actions that would normally require administrative privileges. System administrators should update the Desktop Window Manager software to the latest version to mitigate this risk.

Original title
Use after free in Desktop Window Manager allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
Original description
Use after free in Desktop Window Manager allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
nvd CVSS3.1 7.8
Vulnerability type
CWE-416 Use After Free
Published: 14 Apr 2026 · Updated: 14 Apr 2026 · First seen: 14 Apr 2026