⚠ Actively exploited in ransomware campaigns
This vulnerability is on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list and has been used in known ransomware attacks. CISA required action: Apply updates per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if updates are unavailable.. Due date: 2024-07-04.

CVE-2024-26169 — Improper Privilege Management in Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1507

CWE-269 — Improper Privilege Management25 documents14 sources
Severity
7.8HIGHNVD
EPSS
34.6%
top 2.99%
CISA KEV
KEVRansomware
Added 2024-06-13
Due 2024-07-04
Exploit
Exploited in wild
Active exploitation observed
Affected products
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Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1507Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1607Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1809+21 more
Timeline
PublishedMar 12
KEV addedJun 13
KEV dueJul 4
Latest updateFeb 26
CISA Required Action: Apply updates per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if updates are unavailable.

Description

Windows Error Reporting Service Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

CVSS vector

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HExploitability: 1.8 | Impact: 5.9

Affected Packages22 packages

▶NVDmicrosoft/windows< 10.0.17763.5576+3
▶NVDmicrosoft/windows_10_1507< 10.0.10240.20526
▶NVDmicrosoft/windows_10_1607< 10.0.14393.6796
▶NVDmicrosoft/windows_10_1809< 10.0.17763.5576
▶NVDmicrosoft/windows_10_21h2< 10.0.19044.4170

Patches

Patch: msrc.microsoft.com ↗Patch: msrc.microsoft.com ↗

🔴Vulnerability Details

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GHSA
GHSA-v6c8-v4w6-r8wx: Windows Error Reporting Service Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability↗2024-03-12
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CVEList
Windows Error Reporting Service Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability↗2024-03-12
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VulnCheck
Microsoft Windows Error Reporting Service Improper Privilege Management Vulnerability↗2024
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📋Vendor Advisories

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CISA
Microsoft Windows Error Reporting Service Improper Privilege Management Vulnerability↗2024-06-13
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Microsoft
Windows Error Reporting Service Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability↗2024-03-12
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🕵️Threat Intelligence

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Greynoiseio
GreyNoise Detects Active Exploitation of CVEs Mentioned in Black Basta’s Leaked Chat Logs↗2025-02-26
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Qualys
Defense Lessons From the Black Basta Ransomware Playbook↗2025-02-25
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Qualys
Defense Lessons From the Black Basta Ransomware Playbook | Qualys↗2025-02-25
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Qualys
What Is Black Basta Ransomware and How to Mitigate Attack↗2024-09-19
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Securelist
IT threat evolution in Q2 2024. Non-mobile statistics↗2024-09-03
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