Missing authentication for critical function in Windows Setup and Deployment allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.

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Timeline

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1. Oct 13, 2026 · NIST NVD

   Detected

   Missing authentication for critical function in Windows Setup and Deployment allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.

2. Oct 16, 2026 · NIST NVD

   Updated

   Missing authentication for critical function in Windows Setup and Deployment allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.

Affected

• cpe microsoft/windows 10 1809version unspecified
• cpe microsoft/windows 10 21h2version unspecified
• cpe microsoft/windows 10 22h2version unspecified

Sources

• NIST NVDVulnerability recordCVE-2026-97793

  Missing authentication for critical function in Windows Setup and Deployment allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.

  nvd.nist.gov

References

• Patch · msrc.microsoft.com