CVE-2026-96188
Microsoft PowerToys Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
Microsoft Microsoft PowerToys
CVSS
7.3HighExploitationNo known exploitationNot in CISA KEV, which does not prove it is unexploitedCISA KEV
Exploit odds (EPSS)0.37%Chance of exploitation activity in the next 30 days, higher than 29% of CVEs. Scored 23 Oct 2026FIRST EPSS
What fixes it
- 0.101.2632.0Microsoft PowerToysCVE 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
External control of system or configuration setting in Microsoft PowerToys allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
Text from CVE List
Affected versions 1
- Microsoft PowerToysaffected: 0.1 before 0.101.2632.0CVE List