Vulnerability in Microsoft Windows_11_24h2
CVE-2026-42829
Improper access control in Windows Administrator Protection allows an authorized attacker to bypass a security feature locally.
EPSS: 0.003 (21.3th 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_11_24h2
- Microsoft Windows_11_25h2
- Microsoft Windows_11_26h1
- Microsoft Windows 11 Version 24h2 — versions 10.0.26100.0
- Microsoft Windows 11 Version 25h2 — versions 10.0.26200.0
- Microsoft Windows 11 Version 26h1 — versions 10.0.28000.0
Weakness classification (CWE)
References
- secure@microsoft.com (vendor-advisory, patch, Vendor Advisory)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2026-42829?
- CVE-2026-42829 is a high-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Windows_11_24h2, classified under Improper Access Control. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2026-06-09.
- How severe is CVE-2026-42829?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.8 out of 10.