CVE-2026-119892 · Infrastructure
NO FIX YET
Windows Installer has an incorrect authorization check that lets an attacker who already has a local account raise their privileges. The sources give no further detail on the exact trigger.
first public Nov 10, 2026 · 1 source
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Any Windows machine with the Windows Installer service may be exposed, and the attacker needs a local account first. The sources do not say which Windows versions or configurations are affected, so treat all supported Windows systems as in scope until Microsoft's advisory is checked.
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winver and compare it against the Microsoft security update guide entry for CVE-2026-119892No fix yet, per the sources.
Incorrect authorization in Windows Installer allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
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