Improper input validation in Microsoft Windows 10 1809
CVE-2026-26161
Untrusted pointer dereference in Windows Sensor Data Service allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
Vulnerability class: Drupalgeddon 2 (CVE-2018-7600)
EPSS: 0.003 (22.1th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 7.8 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
Affected products
- Microsoft Windows_10_1809
- Microsoft Windows_10_21h2
- Microsoft Windows_10_22h2
- Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1809 — versions 10.0.17763.0
- Microsoft Windows 10 Version 21h2 — versions 10.0.19044.0
- Microsoft Windows 10 Version 22h2 — versions 10.0.19045.0
- Microsoft Windows_11_23h2
- Microsoft Windows_11_24h2
- Microsoft Windows_11_25h2
- Microsoft Windows_11_26h1
Weakness classification (CWE)
References
- Windows Sensor Data Service Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability (vendor-advisory, patch, Vendor Advisory)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2026-26161?
- CVE-2026-26161 is a high-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Windows 10 1809, classified under Improper Input Validation. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2026-04-14.
- How severe is CVE-2026-26161?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.8 out of 10.