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CVE-2026-57088Patch(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

Improper access control in Extensible Storage Engine (ESENT) allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.

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1.0/ 10 priority

Sources & remediation

Patch / fix
Weakness type (CWE)
CWE-284

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_server_2019
  • windows_server_2022
  • windows_server_2025

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_10_1809windows_server_2019windows_server_2022windows_server_2025

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

    🪟 ESENT had an access-control flaw letting authorized attackers elevate privileges. July’s fix covers Windows Server and Windows 10 1809—patch now, before “authorized” becomes “oops, domain admin.” https://windowsforum.com/threads/cve-2026-57088-install-july-updates-to-fix-windows-esent-elevation.438822/?utm_source=x&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=news_node84 #WindowsServer #PatchManagement #Cve202657088 https://t.co/eAhwMQLJ1U

    Post summary

    The post announces a July patch for CVE‑2026‑57088, detailing an access‑control flaw that permits privilege escalation, but provides no PoC, exploit, or evidence of active exploitation.

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CPE platform detail5 entries

5 of 5 entries

PartVendorProductVersionTarget SWTarget HW
OSmicrosoftwindows_10_1809--x64
OSmicrosoftwindows_10_1809--x86
OSmicrosoftwindows_server_2019--x64
OSmicrosoftwindows_server_2022--x64
OSmicrosoftwindows_server_2025--x64

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