CVE-2026-45597

highCVSS 7covered by 1 sourcefirst seen 2026-06-09

Concurrent execution using shared resource with improper synchronization ('race condition') in UI Automation Manager (uiamanager.dll) allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.

CSIRTS triage

What: A race condition allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
Who is affected: Users of Windows UI Automation Manager.
Urgency: Remediation is urgent due to the high severity and potential for privilege escalation.
Action: Update to the latest version of Windows.

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Exploitation outlook

Low exploitation risk0.19% 30-day exploitation probability — currently an unlikely target, but scores change as exploit code circulates. Riskier than 8% of all EPSS-scored CVEs.

Advisory coverage (1)

highCVE-2026-45597: Windows UI Automation Manager (uiamanager.dll) Elevation of Privilege Vulnerabilitymsrc · 2026-06-09

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