WINDOWS SHELL · CVE-2026-97013 · Infrastructure
NO FIX YET · SEE WHAT TO DO
A type confusion flaw in Windows Shell lets a user who already has a local account gain SYSTEM privileges. Microsoft rates it Important (CVSS 7.8), not exploited and not publicly disclosed at release on 10 Nov 2026, but marks it 'Exploitation More Likely'.
first public Nov 10, 2026 · 2 sources
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Windows machines where a user already has a local account can be affected, since the attacker must be authorized on the system first. Servers and workstations both fall under this flaw as described. The sources do not say which Windows versions are affected, so treat all supported Windows builds as in scope until Microsoft's advisory is checked.
Not affected if no-local-accounts, non-windows
Who cares local, privilege-escalation, windows, windows-shell
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Access of resource using incompatible type ('type confusion') in Windows Shell allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
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