CVE-2026-119903: Windows Installer improper access control privilege escalation

CVE-2026-119903 · Severity: high · CVSS 7.8 · Published 2026-11-10

Windows Installer, the system component that manages software installation on Windows, contains an access control vulnerability that allows an authenticated attacker to elevate their privileges to a higher level of system access. An attacker with local access to a Windows machine could exploit this flaw to gain administrative control, enabling them to install malware, steal data, or compromise system integrity.

Technologies: Microsoft Windows Installer. Vendors: Microsoft.

Quick answers

Is CVE-2026-119903 exploited in the wild?
No. Junglewise Threat Intelligence has no report of CVE-2026-119903 being exploited in the wild.
How severe is CVE-2026-119903?
High severity, with a CVSS score of 7.8, published 10 November 2026.
Which products and versions are affected?
Microsoft Windows Installer.
Is there a fix for CVE-2026-119903?
No fixed version is recorded yet. Check the vendor's advisory in the references below. If you run it, Junglewise drafts a mitigation that fits your setup and applies it once you approve, with senior security engineers behind it.
How is CVE-2026-119903 attacked?
It is attacked with local access, in an operating system.
Am I affected by CVE-2026-119903?
Check whether you run Microsoft Windows Installer. Junglewise does that check for you around the clock: connect your code, cloud and domains, and it matches new vulnerabilities like this one against what you actually run and tells you when one reaches you.

Technical details

The vulnerability is an improper access control issue in Windows Installer that permits privilege escalation via local attack vector. An authorized attacker with user-level access can exploit this vulnerability to gain elevated (administrative) privileges on the system without requiring additional authentication or user interaction.

Affected products

  • Microsoft Windows Installer

Timeline

  • 2026-11-10: disclosed

References

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