CVE-2026-56174Patch(microsoft / windows_10_1809)

LOWCVSS 7.8 · HIGH

Signal is active with 1 mentions in latest observed window

Immediate actions

  • Patch microsoft windows_10_1809 systems immediately

Recommended action window: Monitor and triage in normal cycle

NVD description

Untrusted search path in Windows Narrator Braille allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.

1.0/ 10 priority

Sources & remediation

Weakness type (CWE)
CWE-426

Priority

LOW

Exploitation

NONE

PoC

NONE

Patch

AVAILABLE

Momentum

NONE

Are you affected?

If you run products in this scope, you should treat this CVE as relevant to your environment.

  • windows_10_1809
  • windows_10_21h2
  • windows_10_22h2
  • windows_11_23h2

Threat summary

  • Patch or workaround signal is available
  • 1 mentions across 1 observed day

What's happening

  • Patch or workaround mentioned in 1 signal
  • Technical details provided in 1 signal
  • 1 total mentions across 1 day

Affected systems

Vendors
Products
windows_10_1809windows_10_21h2windows_10_22h2windows_11_23h2windows_server_2019windows_server_2022windows_server_2025

Deep dive

Activity timeline1 mentions / 1d
00111Mentions · 2026-08-11: 1Patch / Workaround · 2026-08-11: 1Technical Details · 2026-08-11: 108-11
Signal classification1 categories
Patch
1100.0%
Referenced assets1 URL
Full discourse1 post
  • Windows Forum@windowsforum
    Patch

    🛡️ Windows Narrator’s Braille support has an untrusted search path—and low-privilege local attackers can turn it into full control. Patch for CVE-2026-56174, then verify the OS build. “Update installed” isn’t proof. https://windowsforum.com/security-alerts.84/cve-2026-56174-patch-windows-narrator-braille-lpe.442474/?utm_source=x&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=news_node84 #WindowsServer #WindowsSecurity https://t.co/qWkoXAlkNW

    Post summary

    The post highlights Windows Narrator Braille LPE (CVE‑2026‑56174), directs users to a patch advisory, and advises OS build verification, but offers no exploit code or evidence of active exploitation.

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CPE platform detail13 entries

13 of 13 entries

PartVendorProductVersionTarget SWTarget HW
OSmicrosoftwindows_10_1809--x64
OSmicrosoftwindows_10_1809--x86
OSmicrosoftwindows_10_21h2--arm64
OSmicrosoftwindows_10_21h2--x64
OSmicrosoftwindows_10_21h2--x86
OSmicrosoftwindows_10_22h2--arm64
OSmicrosoftwindows_10_22h2--x64
OSmicrosoftwindows_10_22h2--x86
OSmicrosoftwindows_11_23h2--arm64
OSmicrosoftwindows_11_23h2--x64
OSmicrosoftwindows_server_2019---
OSmicrosoftwindows_server_2022---
OSmicrosoftwindows_server_2025--x64

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