CVE-2026-42977
Windows Push Notifications Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
Published: Jun 9, 2026Updated: Jun 10, 2026 Sources: CVE List NVD
7.8CVSS
HIGHConcurrent execution using shared resource with improper synchronization ('race condition') in Windows Push Notifications allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
EPSS Score
0.0%
Top 84.0%
CISA KEV
Not in KEV
Exploits
No Known Exploits
Remediation
Patch Available
CVSS Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
AV:LAttack VectorLocal
AC:HAttack ComplexityHigh
PR:LPrivileges RequiredLow
UI:NUser InteractionNone
Scope
S:CScopeChanged
Impact
C:HConfidentialityHigh
I:HIntegrityHigh
A:HAvailabilityHigh
Weaknesses
Affected Products
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Exploitability
Official Patch Available
MITRE ATT&CK
1 technique Privilege Escalation
References
Timeline
Published
Jun 9, 2026
Last Updated
Jun 10, 2026
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