CVE-2026-21533

CVE Database · CVE-2026-21533

CVE-2026-21533

· HIGHAnalyzed

CVSS v3.1

7.8

EPSS

3.85%

Published

Feb 10, 2026

Modified

Mar 30, 2026

CISA Known Exploited Vulnerability

Added: 2026-02-10 · Due: 2026-03-03

Apply mitigations per vendor instructions, follow applicable BOD 22-01 guidance for cloud services, or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.

Public PoC / Exploit (1)

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Description

Improper privilege management in Windows Remote Desktop allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.

CVSS Vector

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-269

Affected Products (23)

microsoft · windows_10_1607 (up to 10.0.14393.8868)vulnerable

microsoft · windows_10_1809 (up to 10.0.17763.8389)vulnerable

microsoft · windows_10_21h2 (up to 10.0.19044.6937)vulnerable

microsoft · windows_10_22h2 (up to 10.0.19045.6937)vulnerable

References (4)

https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-21533

Vendor Advisory

https://www.vicarius.io/vsociety/posts/cve-2026-21533-detection-script-privilege-escalation-vulnerability-in-windows-remote-desktop

Third Party Advisory

https://www.vicarius.io/vsociety/posts/cve-2026-21533-mitigation-script-privilege-escalation-vulnerability-in-windows-remote-desktop

MitigationThird Party Advisory

https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2026-21533

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