High severity7.8NVD Advisory· Published Aug 11, 2026· Updated Aug 14, 2026
CVE-2026-66804
CVE-2026-66804
Description
Improper access control in Windows Cross Device Service allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
Affected products
10cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_10_22h2:*:*:*:*:*:*:arm64:*+ 2 more
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_10_22h2:*:*:*:*:*:*:arm64:*range: <10.0.19045.7663
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_10_22h2:*:*:*:*:*:*:x64:*range: <10.0.19045.7663
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_10_22h2:*:*:*:*:*:*:x86:*range: <10.0.19045.7663
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_11_24h2:*:*:*:*:*:*:arm64:*+ 1 more
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_11_24h2:*:*:*:*:*:*:arm64:*range: <10.0.26100.9106
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_11_24h2:*:*:*:*:*:*:x64:*range: <10.0.26100.9106
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_11_25h2:*:*:*:*:*:*:arm64:*+ 1 more
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_11_25h2:*:*:*:*:*:*:arm64:*range: <10.0.26200.9106
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_11_25h2:*:*:*:*:*:*:x64:*range: <10.0.26200.9106
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_11_26h1:*:*:*:*:*:*:arm64:*+ 1 more
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_11_26h1:*:*:*:*:*:*:arm64:*range: <10.0.28000.2704
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_11_26h1:*:*:*:*:*:*:x64:*range: <10.0.28000.2704
Patches
Vulnerability mechanics
References
1- msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-66804nvdVendor AdvisoryPatch
News mentions
8- Windows COM Flaw Lets Attackers Gain SYSTEM Privileges With a Malicious DLLCyber Security News · Sep 22, 2026
- ZDI-26-617: Microsoft Windows MIDI Service Incorrect Permission Assignment Local Privilege Escalation VulnerabilityZero Day Initiative · Sep 8, 2026
- Microsoft Patch Tuesday for August 2026 — Snort rules and prominent vulnerabilitiesCisco Talos Intelligence · Aug 11, 2026
- Patch Tuesday - August 2026Rapid7 Blog · Aug 11, 2026
- Microsoft Patch Tuesday Update August 2026 – 394 Vulnerabilities Fixed, Including 3 Zero-DaysCyber Security News · Aug 11, 2026
- Windows 11 26h1: 25 Vulnerabilities Patched, Including Actively Exploited Privilege Escalation FlawVypr Intelligence · Aug 11, 2026
- Microsoft Windows 11 24H2: 25 Vulnerabilities Patched, Including Actively Exploited Zero-DayVypr Intelligence · Aug 11, 2026
- Windows 10 1607: 25 Vulnerabilities Patched, Including Actively Exploited Zero-DayVypr Intelligence · Aug 11, 2026