CVE-2026-85884

Missing authentication for critical function in Windows Health and Optimized Experiences Service…

Risk score: 54/100
CVSS: 7.8 v3.1
Exploit chance (30 days): 0.4%
Published: 13 Oct 2026

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What to know

What it is: Missing authentication for critical function in Windows Health and Optimized Experiences Service allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
Affected: See advisory
Fix: Apply the vendor's security update; see the linked advisory.
Exploitation: No known exploitation

Why it is Yellow

CVSS 7.8 high

References

https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-85884

Original description

Missing authentication for critical function in Windows Health and Optimized Experiences Service allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.

Last activity 13 Oct 2026. Patch Forecast updates every hour.