ACTIVELY EXPLOITED
CVE-2024-26169: Microsoft Windows Error Reporting Service Improper Privilege Management Vulnerability
| Vendor | Microsoft |
|---|---|
| Product | Windows |
| Actively exploited | Yes |
| Added to CISA KEV | 13 Jun 2024 |
| CISA federal deadline | 4 Jul 2024 |
| Ransomware use | Known |
| Weakness (CWE) | CWE-269 |
Required action (CISA's text)
Apply updates per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if updates are unavailable.
Description (NVD)
Microsoft Windows Error Reporting Service contains an improper privilege management vulnerability that allows a local attacker with user permissions to gain SYSTEM privileges.
SOURCES
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Data from NVD, CISA KEV, FIRST EPSS and vendor advisories. Updated 10 Nov 2026.