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7.8

Windows Projected File System Privilege Escalation Risk

CVE-2026-32074
Summary

An attacker with authorized access to a Windows system can potentially exploit a weakness in the Projected File System to gain elevated privileges on the local machine. This could allow the attacker to perform actions that would normally be restricted to administrators. To mitigate this risk, ensure that all Windows systems are up to date with the latest security patches.

Original title
Double free in Windows Projected File System allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
Original description
Double free in Windows Projected File System allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
nvd CVSS3.1 7.8
Vulnerability type
CWE-415
Published: 14 Apr 2026 · Updated: 14 Apr 2026 · First seen: 14 Apr 2026