Vulnerability in Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1809

CVE-2026-94525

An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists in Windows Error Reporting (WER) when WER handles and executes files. The vulnerability could allow elevation of privilege if an attacker can successfully exploit it. An attacker who successfully exploited the vulnerability could gain greater access to sensitive information and system functionality. To exploit the vulnerability, an attacker could run a specially crafted application. The security update addresses the vulnerability by correcting the way that WER handles and executes files.

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CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 7.0 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.

EPSS exploit prediction

No EPSS score from FIRST.org yet. New CVEs usually get one within a few days; no score means no signal yet, not low risk. How EPSS works.

Affected products

Weakness classification (CWE)

References

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-94525?
CVE-2026-94525 is a high-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1809, classified under Weak Authentication. CVSS score: 7.0/10. Published 2026-11-10.
How severe is CVE-2026-94525?
High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.0 out of 10.