CVE-2026-96932

Microsoft Windows 10 1607: race condition

Risk score: 54/100
CVSS: 7.0 v3.1
Exploit chance (30 days): 0.2%
Published: 13 Oct 2026

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What to know

What it is: Concurrent execution using shared resource with improper synchronization ('race condition') in Windows Embedded Mode Service allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
Affected: Microsoft Windows 10 1607
Fix: Apply the vendor's security update; see the linked advisory.
Exploitation: No known exploitation

Why it is Yellow

CVSS 7.0 high
On your watchlist: windows server

References

https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-96932

Original description

Concurrent execution using shared resource with improper synchronization ('race condition') in Windows Embedded Mode Service allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.

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