CVE-2026-49170 Details
Description
Insufficient granularity of access control in Windows StateRepository API allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
A vulnerability in the Windows StateRepository API has been identified, allowing an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally. This issue arises from insufficient granularity in access control, which could enable exploitation by users with certain permissions.
Users can apply the security update provided by Microsoft to address this vulnerability. This security update is available through the Microsoft Update Catalog. Specific update details can be found in the Microsoft Knowledge Base articles KB5099539 for various Windows 10 versions, KB5099540 for Windows Server 2022, KB5099538 for Windows Server 2019, and KB5101649 for Windows 11 versions. For Windows Server 2025, the relevant update is also available through the Microsoft Update Catalog.
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CVSS 4.0 Severity and Vector Strings:
No CVSS 4.0 data is available for this CVE.
CVSS 3.x Severity and Vector Strings:
No data available for CVSS Version 2.0 on this CVE.
CISA-ADP
Assessed Jul 15, 2026References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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| URL | Source(s) | Tag(s) |
|---|---|---|
| https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-49170 | [email protected] | PatchVendor Advisory |
Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-1220 | Insufficient Granularity of Access Control | [email protected] |
| CWE-285 | Improper Authorization | [email protected] |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
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| microsoft windows 10 1809 | < 10.0.17763.9020 |
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| microsoft windows 10 21h2 | < 10.0.19044.7548 |
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| microsoft windows 10 22h2 | < 10.0.19045.7548 |
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| microsoft windows 11 24h2 | < 10.0.26100.8875 |
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| microsoft windows 11 25h2 | < 10.0.26200.8875 |
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| microsoft windows 11 26h1 | < 10.0.28000.2269 < 10.0.28000.2525 |
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| microsoft windows server 2019 | < 10.0.17763.9020 |
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| microsoft windows server 2022 | < 10.0.20348.5386 |
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| microsoft windows server 2025 | < 10.0.26100.33158 |
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Change History
5 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 22, 2026 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |
| Jul 16, 2026 | Initial Analysis | [email protected] |
| Jul 15, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Jul 15, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Jul 14, 2026 | New CVE Received | [email protected] |