CVE- 2026-49176 is a critical elevation of privilege vulnerability in Windows WalletService that allows standard users to gain SYSTEM rights. The flaw, rated with a CVSS score of 7.8, affects multiple versions of Windows 10, including 1607 and later. It exploits the service's handling of wallet databases, allowing attackers to run malicious DLLs. Although there are no confirmed exploits in the wild yet, Microsoft recommends updating to the latest patched versions to mitigate risks. The issue highlights the importance of local privilege escalation vulnerabilities in cybersecurity.
Windows WalletService flaw CVE-2026-49176 lets users get SYSTEM
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