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CVE-2026-56183Patch(microsoft / windows_11_24h2)

LOWCVSS 7.0 · HIGH

Signal is active with 1 mentions in latest observed window

Immediate actions

  • Patch microsoft windows_11_24h2 systems immediately

Recommended action window: Monitor and triage in normal cycle

NVD description

Use after free in Windows MIDI Service Module allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.

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0.5/ 10 priority

Sources & remediation

Patch / fix
Weakness type (CWE)
CWE-416

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_11_24h2
  • windows_11_25h2
  • windows_11_26h1

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
microsoft
Products
windows_11_24h2windows_11_25h2windows_11_26h1

Deep dive

Activity timeline1 mentions / 1d
00111Mentions · 2026-07-15: 1Patch / Workaround · 2026-07-15: 1Technical Details · 2026-07-15: 107-15
Signal classification1 categories
Patch
1100.0%
Referenced assets1 URL
Full discourse1 post
  • Windows Forum@windowsforum
    Patch

    🪟 Windows MIDI can now turn a music note into admin rights. CVE-2026-56183 is patched, so update Windows 11—unless “elevated privileges via piano” is your threat model. https://windowsforum.com/threads/cve-2026-56183-fix-windows-11-midi-privilege-escalation.438780/?utm_source=x&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=news_node84 #Windows11 #SecurityUpdates #PrivilegeEscalation #PatchTuesday https://t.co/AlwO83fBfp

    Post summary

    CVE-2026-56183 is a Windows MIDI privilege escalation flaw that has been patched; users are advised to update Windows 11. No PoC, exploit, or active exploitation details are provided.

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CPE platform detail3 entries

3 of 3 entries

PartVendorProductVersionTarget SWTarget HW
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