CVE-2026-7791 Details
Description
Improper privilege management in the log rotation mechanism of the Skylight Workspace Config Service in Amazon WorkSpaces for Windows before 2.6.2034.0 allows a local non-admin authenticated user to place arbitrary files into arbitrary locations bypassing file system permission protections, leading to local privilege escalation to SYSTEM.
A vulnerability in the Skylight Workspace Config Service of Amazon WorkSpaces for Windows, prior to version 2.6.2034.0, allows local non-admin authenticated users to bypass file system permission protections. This is achieved by exploiting improper privilege management in the log rotation mechanism, enabling the placement of arbitrary files into various locations. The vulnerability leads to unauthorized privilege escalation to the SYSTEM level.
Users are advised to upgrade to version 2.6.2034.0 or later.
Metrics
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CVSS 3.x Severity and Vector Strings:
No data available for CVSS Version 2.0 on this CVE.
CISA-ADP
Assessed May 5, 2026References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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| URL | Source(s) | Tag(s) |
|---|---|---|
| https://aws.amazon.com/security/security-bulletins/2026-025-aws/ | AMZN |
Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-367 | Time-of-check Time-of-use (TOCTOU) Race Condition | AMZN |
Affected Products
No affected product data is available for this CVE.
Change History
3 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | AMZN |
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| May 4, 2026 | New CVE Received | AMZN |