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CVE-2026-65779: Windows Autopilot Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

highCVSS 7CVE-2026-65779
Use after free in Windows Autopilot allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.

CSIRTS triage

vendor: Microsoftproduct: Windows AutopilotPrivilege escalation
What
A use-after-free vulnerability in Windows Autopilot enables local privilege escalation.
Who is affected
Authorized local users on systems running Windows Autopilot.
Urgency
High priority; privilege escalation requires prompt patching to prevent lateral movement.
Action
Apply Windows updates addressing CVE-2026-65779 when available.

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Details

Source
Microsoft Security Response Center (INTL · vendor-psirt · site)
Severity
high — CVSS 7
Published
2026-08-11
Exploitation
Not in CISA KEV at last sync

Original advisory: https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-65779

Exploitation outlook

EPSS (FIRST.org) estimates each CVE’s probability of exploitation in the next 30 days — here is the CSIRTS.com read on those numbers.

Referenced CVEs

CVECSIRTS overviewExternal
CVE-2026-65779coverage & exploitation statusNVD · CVE.org

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Recent advisories for Windows Autopilot Elevation

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