CVE-2026-20929
highpriority · track · 11EPSS 0.029 · 87 %ileexploit · functionalDEEUJPNLRUUSEPSS · scored 2026-10-27
Improper access control in Windows HTTP.sys allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges over a network.
remediations
Vendor fix, mitigation, or workaround guidance, as published by each source.
A vendor fix is available.
- FixedWindows 10 Version 1607 for 32-bit Systemsmsrc_csaf
10.0.14393.8783:Security Update:https://support.microsoft.com/help/5073722
https://support.microsoft.com/help/5073722 - FixedWindows 10 Version 1607 for x64-based Systemsmsrc_csaf
10.0.14393.8783:Security Update:https://support.microsoft.com/help/5073722
https://support.microsoft.com/help/5073722 - FixedWindows 10 Version 1809 for 32-bit Systemsmsrc_csaf
10.0.17763.8276:Security Update:https://support.microsoft.com/help/5073723
https://support.microsoft.com/help/5073723 - FixedWindows 10 Version 1809 for x64-based Systemsmsrc_csaf
10.0.17763.8276:Security Update:https://support.microsoft.com/help/5073723
https://support.microsoft.com/help/5073723 - FixedWindows 10 Version 21H2 for 32-bit Systemsmsrc_csaf
10.0.19044.6809:Security Update:https://support.microsoft.com/help/5073724
https://support.microsoft.com/help/5073724 - FixedWindows 10 Version 21H2 for ARM64-based Systemsmsrc_csaf
10.0.19044.6809:Security Update:https://support.microsoft.com/help/5073724
https://support.microsoft.com/help/5073724 - FixedWindows 10 Version 21H2 for x64-based Systemsmsrc_csaf
10.0.19044.6809:Security Update:https://support.microsoft.com/help/5073724
https://support.microsoft.com/help/5073724 - FixedWindows 10 Version 22H2 for 32-bit Systemsmsrc_csaf
10.0.19045.6809:Security Update:https://support.microsoft.com/help/5073724
https://support.microsoft.com/help/5073724 - FixedWindows 10 Version 22H2 for ARM64-based Systemsmsrc_csaf
10.0.19045.6809:Security Update:https://support.microsoft.com/help/5073724
https://support.microsoft.com/help/5073724 - FixedWindows 10 Version 22H2 for x64-based Systemsmsrc_csaf
10.0.19045.6809:Security Update:https://support.microsoft.com/help/5073724
https://support.microsoft.com/help/5073724 - FixedWindows 11 Version 23H2 for ARM64-based Systemsmsrc_csaf
10.0.22631.6491:Security Update:https://support.microsoft.com/help/5073455
https://support.microsoft.com/help/5073455 - FixedWindows 11 Version 23H2 for x64-based Systemsmsrc_csaf
10.0.22631.6491:Security Update:https://support.microsoft.com/help/5073455
https://support.microsoft.com/help/5073455 - FixedWindows Server 2008 R2 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 1msrc_csaf
6.1.7601.28117:Monthly Rollup:https://support.microsoft.com/help/5073695
https://support.microsoft.com/help/5073695 - FixedWindows Server 2008 R2 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 1 (Server Core installation)msrc_csaf
6.1.7601.28117:Monthly Rollup:https://support.microsoft.com/help/5073695
https://support.microsoft.com/help/5073695 - FixedWindows Server 2008 for 32-bit Systems Service Pack 2msrc_csaf
6.0.6003.23717:Monthly Rollup:https://support.microsoft.com/help/5073697
https://support.microsoft.com/help/5073697 - FixedWindows Server 2008 for 32-bit Systems Service Pack 2 (Server Core installation)msrc_csaf
6.0.6003.23717:Monthly Rollup:https://support.microsoft.com/help/5073697
https://support.microsoft.com/help/5073697 - FixedWindows Server 2008 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 2msrc_csaf
6.0.6003.23717:Monthly Rollup:https://support.microsoft.com/help/5073697
https://support.microsoft.com/help/5073697 - FixedWindows Server 2008 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 2 (Server Core installation)msrc_csaf
6.0.6003.23717:Monthly Rollup:https://support.microsoft.com/help/5073697
https://support.microsoft.com/help/5073697 - FixedWindows Server 2012msrc_csaf
6.2.9200.25868:Monthly Rollup:https://support.microsoft.com/help/5073698
https://support.microsoft.com/help/5073698 - FixedWindows Server 2012 (Server Core installation)msrc_csaf
6.2.9200.25868:Monthly Rollup:https://support.microsoft.com/help/5073698
https://support.microsoft.com/help/5073698 - FixedWindows Server 2012 R2msrc_csaf
6.3.9600.22968:Monthly Rollup:https://support.microsoft.com/help/5073696
https://support.microsoft.com/help/5073696 - FixedWindows Server 2012 R2 (Server Core installation)msrc_csaf
6.3.9600.22968:Monthly Rollup:https://support.microsoft.com/help/5073696
https://support.microsoft.com/help/5073696 - FixedWindows Server 2016msrc_csaf
10.0.14393.8783:Security Update:https://support.microsoft.com/help/5073722
https://support.microsoft.com/help/5073722 - FixedWindows Server 2016 (Server Core installation)msrc_csaf
10.0.14393.8783:Security Update:https://support.microsoft.com/help/5073722
https://support.microsoft.com/help/5073722 - FixedWindows Server 2019msrc_csaf
10.0.17763.8276:Security Update:https://support.microsoft.com/help/5073723
https://support.microsoft.com/help/5073723 - FixedWindows Server 2019 (Server Core installation)msrc_csaf
10.0.17763.8276:Security Update:https://support.microsoft.com/help/5073723
https://support.microsoft.com/help/5073723 - FixedWindows Server 2022msrc_csaf
10.0.20348.4648:Security Update:https://support.microsoft.com/help/5073457
https://support.microsoft.com/help/5073457 - FixedWindows Server 2022 (Server Core installation)msrc_csaf
10.0.20348.4648:Security Update:https://support.microsoft.com/help/5073457
https://support.microsoft.com/help/5073457 - FixedWindows Server 2022, 23H2 Edition (Server Core installation)msrc_csaf
10.0.25398.2092:Security Update:https://support.microsoft.com/help/5073450
https://support.microsoft.com/help/5073450
cvss
Technical severity, 0–10. One row per scoring source.
base score 0–10 · higher = more severe · hover a vector to decode
ssvc
A stakeholder decision — act, attend, or track — from exploitation and impact.
weaknesses
The CWE weakness classes this flaw belongs to.
exploits (3)
Public proof-of-concept and weaponised exploit code.
- auxiliary/server/relay/esc8_kerberosESC8 Relay: SMB to HTTP(S) via Kerberosfunctional · metasploit
- auxiliary/spoof/dhcp/dhcpv6_dns_takeoverDHCPv6 DNS Takeover (mitm6-style IPv6 DNS coercion)functional · metasploit
affected products (180)
Products and version ranges known to be affected.
- Microsoft Windows 11 Windows Terminalall versionscert_bundDEcpe:/o:microsoft:windows_11:windows_terminal
- Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1all versionscert_bundDEcpe:/o:microsoft:windows_server:2008_r2_sp1
- Microsoft Windows Server 2022 23H2 Editionall versionscert_bundDEcpe:/o:microsoft:windows_server_2022:23h2_edition
advisories (4)
Vendor and ecosystem advisories describing this.
- NCSC-2026-0007Kwetsbaarheden verholpen in Microsoft WindowsNL2026-01-13csaf · ncsc_nlNL
Microsoft heeft kwetsbaarheden verholpen in Windows
- WID-SEC-W-2026-0083Microsoft Windows : Mehrere SchwachstellenDeutsch2026-01-13csaf · cert_bundDE
Ein Angreifer kann mehrere Schwachstellen in verschiedenen Versionen von Microsoft Windows und Microsoft Windows Server ausnutzen,, um erweiterte Privilegien, einschließlich Benutzer- und Administratorrechten, zu erlangen, beliebigen Code auszuführen, Sicherheitsmaßnahmen zu umgehen, vertrauliche Informationen offenzulegen, einen Denial-of-Service-Zustand zu verursachen und Daten zu manipulieren.
- msrc_CVE-2026-20929Windows HTTP.sys Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability2026-01-13csaf · msrc_csafUS
To determine the support lifecycle for your software, see the Microsoft Support Lifecycle: https://support.microsoft.com/lifecycle
- JVNDB-2026-004359JVN iPedia advisory JVNDB-2026-0043592026-02-20vendor · jvndbJP
also known as (4)
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sources
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references (3)
External citations — patches, advisories, analysis.
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