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CVE-2026-85884

7.8 high exploit SSVC exploitation: none Published

Missing authentication for critical function in Windows Health and Optimized Experiences Service allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.

Fix

Microsoft's update · Important

  • KB5127648 — Windows 11 Version 25H2 · build 10.0.26200.9711 · restart required
  • KB5127648 — Windows 11 Version 24H2 · build 10.0.26100.9711 · restart required
  • KB5127646 — Windows 11 version 26H1, Windows 11 Version 26H1 · build 10.0.28000.3231 · restart required
  • KB5127648 — Windows 11 Version 26H2 · build 10.0.26300.9711 · restart required

From the 2026-Oct release note of Microsoft's Security Update Guide, revised 2026-10-28 · Exploitation More Likely.

Public exploits 1

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Every line above is quoted from NVD, CISA, Microsoft, the vendor's own advisory or DISA; nothing is generated.

Change history 2

  1. StatusUndergoing Analysis → PublishedNVD modified 2026-10-19 19:39
  2. First seenCVSS 7.8NVD modified 2026-10-13 23:18

Affected (CPE criteria) 0

NVD has not attached CPE configurations yet.

References 1