Description
Concurrent execution using shared resource with improper synchronization ('race condition') in Windows Autopilot allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
Published: 2026-10-13
Score: 7 High
EPSS: < 1% Very Low
KEV: No
Impact: Local Privilege Escalation
Action: Assess Impact
AI Analysis

Impact

A race condition in Windows Autopilot allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally by exploiting improper synchronization around a shared resource. The flaw can lead to execution of higher‑privileged code on the affected system.

Affected Systems

Microsoft Windows 11 versions 24H2, 25H2, 26H2, and 26H1—including ARM64‑based systems—are vulnerable.

Risk and Exploitability

The CVSS score of 7 indicates high severity. EPSS data is unavailable and the vulnerability is not yet listed in the CISA KEV catalog. The likely attack vector requires an attacker with local, authorized access to trigger the race condition in Autopilot services, resulting in privilege escalation.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on October 16, 2026 at 05:54 UTC.

Remediation

No solution or workaround provided in the CVE record.

OpenCVE Recommended Actions

  • Check for and install the latest Windows 11 cumulative update that addresses Autopilot race conditions.
  • If the vulnerability is not yet patched, consider disabling the Autopilot feature or restricting its services on the device.
  • Limit local user privileges and enforce least‑privilege principles to reduce the potential impact of an elevated account.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on October 16, 2026 at 05:54 UTC.

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History

Fri, 16 Oct 2026 15:15:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
First Time appeared Microsoft windows 11 24h2
Microsoft windows 11 25h2
Microsoft windows 11 26h1
Microsoft windows 11 26h2
CPEs cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_11_24h2:*:*:*:*:*:*:arm64:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_11_24h2:*:*:*:*:*:*:x64:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_11_25h2:*:*:*:*:*:*:arm64:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_11_25h2:*:*:*:*:*:*:x64:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_11_26h1:*:*:*:*:*:*:arm64:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_11_26h1:*:*:*:*:*:*:x64:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_11_26h2:*:*:*:*:*:*:arm64:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_11_26h2:*:*:*:*:*:*:x64:*
Vendors & Products Microsoft windows 11 24h2
Microsoft windows 11 25h2
Microsoft windows 11 26h1
Microsoft windows 11 26h2

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 00:30:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Metrics ssvc

{'options': {'Automatable': 'no', 'Exploitation': 'none', 'Technical Impact': 'total'}, 'version': '2.0.3'}


Tue, 13 Oct 2026 19:15:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Description Concurrent execution using shared resource with improper synchronization ('race condition') in Windows Autopilot allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
Title Windows Autopilot Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
First Time appeared Microsoft
Microsoft windows 11 24h2
Microsoft windows 11 25h2
Microsoft windows 11 26h1
Microsoft windows 11 Version 26h2 For Arm64-based Systems
Weaknesses CWE-362
CPEs cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:windows_11_version_26h2_for_arm64-based_systems:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_11_24H2:*:*:*:*:*:*:arm64:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_11_25H2:*:*:*:*:*:*:arm64:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_11_26H1:*:*:*:*:*:*:arm64:*
Vendors & Products Microsoft
Microsoft windows 11 24h2
Microsoft windows 11 25h2
Microsoft windows 11 26h1
Microsoft windows 11 Version 26h2 For Arm64-based Systems
References
Metrics cvssV3_1

{'score': 7, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C'}


Subscriptions

Microsoft Windows 11 24h2 Windows 11 24h2 Windows 11 25h2 Windows 11 25h2 Windows 11 26h1 Windows 11 26h1 Windows 11 26h2 Windows 11 Version 26h2 For Arm64-based Systems
cve-icon MITRE

Status: PUBLISHED

Assigner: microsoft

Published:

Updated: 2026-10-31T18:06:46.252Z

Reserved: 2026-09-22T18:57:22.166Z

Link: CVE-2026-96215

cve-icon Vulnrichment

Updated: 2026-10-13T19:47:44.123Z

cve-icon NVD

Status : Analyzed

Published: 2026-10-13T19:21:47.117

Modified: 2026-10-16T14:59:27.587

Link: CVE-2026-96215

cve-icon Redhat

No data.

cve-icon OpenCVE Enrichment

Updated: 2026-10-23T18:00:13Z

Weaknesses
  • CWE-362

    Concurrent Execution using Shared Resource with Improper Synchronization ('Race Condition')