CVE-2026-83568
Windows Kernel-Mode Drivers Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
Microsoft Windows 11 Version 24H2Operating systems
CVSS
7.8HighExploitationNo known exploitationNot in CISA KEV, which does not prove it is unexploitedCISA KEV
Exploit odds (EPSS)0.30%Chance of exploitation activity in the next 30 days, higher than 22% of CVEs. Scored 23 Oct 2026FIRST EPSS
What fixes it
- 10.0.26100.9711Windows 11 Version 24H2CVE List
- 10.0.26200.9711Windows 11 Version 25H2CVE List
- 10.0.28000.3231Windows 11 version 26H1CVE List
- 10.0.26300.9711Windows 11 Version 26H2CVE List
- 10.0.26100.33650Windows Server 2025CVE List
- 10.0.26100.33650Windows Server 2025 (Server Core installation)CVE List
A fixed version on one release line is not the upgrade target for every line. Check your exact version and any vendor backports.
Vendor and government advisories 1
Vendors that say their products are affected, and agencies that issued alerts. Check each for the fixed release of the product you run.
Reports 1
1 outlet mention it. Reports are not confirmation; each links to its source.
Description
Improper access control in Windows Kernel-Mode Drivers allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
Text from CVE List
Affected versions 6
- Windows 11 Version 24H2affected: 10.0.26100.0 before 10.0.26100.9711CVE List
- Windows 11 Version 25H2affected: 10.0.26200.0 before 10.0.26200.9711CVE List
- Windows 11 version 26H1affected: 10.0.28000.0 before 10.0.28000.3231CVE List
- Windows 11 Version 26H2affected: 10.0.26300.0 before 10.0.26300.9711CVE List
- Windows Server 2025affected: 10.0.26100.0 before 10.0.26100.33650CVE List
- Windows Server 2025 (Server Core installation)affected: 10.0.26100.0 before 10.0.26100.33650CVE List