CVE-2026-83720
Windows Kerberos Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
Microsoft Windows 11 version 26H1Operating systems
CVSS
7.0HighExploitationNo known exploitationNot in CISA KEV, which does not prove it is unexploitedCISA KEV
Exploit odds (EPSS)0.25%Chance of exploitation activity in the next 30 days, higher than 15% of CVEs. Scored 23 Oct 2026FIRST EPSS
What fixes it
- 10.0.28000.3231Windows 11 version 26H1CVE 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
Use after free in Windows Kerberos allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
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Affected versions 1
- Windows 11 version 26H1affected: 10.0.28000.0 before 10.0.28000.3231CVE List