August 2, 2026

CVE Watchtower


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CVE-2026-20817NVD

Vulnerability Summary

Improper handling of insufficient permissions or privileges in Windows Error Reporting allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
Severity Level
HIGH(7.8)
Published Date
Jan 13, 2026
Last Modified
Jul 30, 2026
Exploitation Status
No confirmed exploitation yet
EPSS Score (30-Day)
5.33%Probability
Root Weakness (CWE)
CWE-280: Unknown/Unlisted Weakness ↗
Refer to the official MITRE database for detailed architectural specifications regarding this weakness.
CVSS v3.1 Base Metrics
Attack VectorLocal
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges RequiredLow
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityHigh

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