CVE-2026-96845: Windows Task Scheduler privilege escalation via improper authorization

CVE-2026-96845 · Severity: high · CVSS 7.8 · Published 2026-11-10

Windows Task Scheduler, a system component that runs automated tasks on Windows, contains an authorization flaw that allows an authenticated attacker with local access to escalate their privileges to a higher level of system access. An attacker could exploit this to gain administrative control over a compromised or shared system, potentially enabling data theft, malware installation, or system compromise.

Technologies: Microsoft Windows. Vendors: Microsoft.

Quick answers

Is CVE-2026-96845 exploited in the wild?
No. Junglewise Threat Intelligence has no report of CVE-2026-96845 being exploited in the wild.
How severe is CVE-2026-96845?
High severity, with a CVSS score of 7.8, published 10 November 2026.
Which products and versions are affected?
Microsoft Windows.
Is there a fix for CVE-2026-96845?
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-2026-96845 attacked?
It is attacked with local access, in an operating system.
Am I affected by CVE-2026-96845?
Check whether you run Microsoft Windows. 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

Improper authorization in Windows Task Scheduler permits authenticated local users to escalate privileges. The vulnerability requires prior local system access but no additional user interaction. A successful exploit grants the attacker elevated privileges on the affected system.

Affected products

  • Microsoft Windows

Timeline

  • 2026-11-10: disclosed

References

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