CVE-2026-21533

Timeline

Detection, updates, and resolution for this record.

1. Feb 10, 2026 · Catalog

   Detected

   Microsoft Windows Remote Desktop Services contains an improper privilege management vulnerability that could allow an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.

2. Feb 10, 2026 · CISA KEV

   Known exploited

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

3. Mar 3, 2026 · CISA KEV

   Remediation due

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

4. Jun 17, 2026 · Catalog

   Updated

   Microsoft Windows Remote Desktop Services contains an improper privilege management vulnerability that could allow an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.

Affected

• cpe microsoft/windows 10 1607version unspecified
• cpe microsoft/windows 10 1809version unspecified
• cpe microsoft/windows 10 21h2version unspecified
• cpe microsoft/windows 10 22h2version unspecified
• vendor Microsoft Windowsversion unspecified

Sources

• CISA KEVCVE-2026-21533

  Microsoft Windows Remote Desktop Services contains an improper privilege management vulnerability that could allow an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.

  cisa.gov
• CVE.orgCVE-2026-21533

  Official CVE identifier

  cve.org
• FIRST EPSSCVE-2026-21533

  30-day exploitation probability 4.1%

  first.org
• NIST NVDCVE-2026-21533

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

  nvd.nist.gov

References

• CISA note · msrc.microsoft.com
• CISA note · nvd.nist.gov
• US Government Resource · cisa.gov
• Third Party Advisory · vicarius.io
• Mitigation · vicarius.io