Live › vulnerability › CVE-2021-36948
Go to dashboardMicrosoft Windows Update Medic Service has an unspecified flaw that lets a local user gain higher privileges. It is listed in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog, so attackers are using it in the wild.
Summary written from the sources below. Check the originals before acting.
First seen by InfraStack 2026-10-23 19:11 UTC, 3h before NVD. All times on this page are UTC.
Apply updates per vendor instructions.
| Product | Ecosystem | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Windows | vendor | – | – |
Unknown from the sources. In the analyst’s queue.
Apply the Microsoft Windows updates per vendor instructions; the specific patched build is not stated in the sources.
Each row is the first time that source carried this signal. The analyst’s rows are its own findings.
Microsoft Windows Update Medic Service contains an unspecified vulnerability that allows for privilege escalation.
CISA required action: Apply updates per vendor instructions.
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