Vulnerability · Published Jan 13, 2026 · Assigned by microsoft
CVE-2026-20808Windows File Explorer Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
High 7.0
In plain English
A high-severity race condition in Windows 11 Version 24H2 from Microsoft. There are no confirmed reports of exploitation so far. The chance it is exploited in the next 30 days is estimated at 0.3% (higher than 22% of all known vulnerabilities).
Severity (CVSS 3.1)7.0High
Exploit odds (30 days)0.3%top 78.0% of all CVEs
Exploited in the wildNo reportsCISA SSVC: none
Attack toolingNoneno public tooling known
Official description
Concurrent execution using shared resource with improper synchronization ('race condition') in Printer Association Object allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
Affected products (as reported)
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Windows 11 Version 24H2 | 10.0.26100.0 – before 10.0.26100.7623 |
| Microsoft | Windows 11 Version 25H2 | 10.0.26200.0 – before 10.0.26200.7623 |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2022, 23H2 Edition (Server Core installation) | 10.0.25398.0 – before 10.0.25398.2092 |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2025 | 10.0.26100.0 – before 10.0.26100.32230 |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2025 (Server Core installation) | 10.0.26100.0 – before 10.0.26100.32230 |
Weakness: CWE-362 · 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
References
- Windows File Explorer Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability vendor-advisory, patch