CVE-2024-26169
HighExploitedPublic exploitWindows Error Reporting Service Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
Published Mar 14, 2024 · Updated Oct 21, 2025
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2024-26169 is a high-severity vulnerability (CVSS 7.8 v3.1) affecting Windows 10 1507 (Microsoft), Windows 10 1607 (Microsoft), Windows 10 1809 (Microsoft) and 22 more products.
- It is exploited in the wild, listed in CISA KEV, Industry KEV feed, CIRCL KEV, ENISA EUVD since Jun 12, 2024 and is known to be used in ransomware campaigns. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 4.0% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- Fixed versions are available, including Windows 10 1507 10.0.10240.20526, Windows 10 1607 10.0.14393.6796, Windows 10 1809 10.0.17763.5576.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
CVSS v3.1
7.8
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
4.0%
Higher than 90.3% of all scored CVEs
Exploited in the wild
Yes
4 catalog listings, used by ransomware
Public exploit code
Available
Proof-of-concept or weaponized module
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Description
Windows Error Reporting Service Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
Known-Exploited Catalog Listings
| Catalog | Added | Remediation due | Ransomware use |
|---|---|---|---|
| CISA KEV | Jun 13, 2024 | Jul 4, 2024 | Known |
| Industry KEV feed | Jun 12, 2024 | Jul 4, 2024 | Known |
| CIRCL KEV | Jun 13, 2024 | Jul 4, 2024 | Known |
| ENISA EUVD | Jun 13, 2024 | n/a | Not reported |
Required action: Apply updates per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if updates are unavailable.
Affected Products
36 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Windows 10 1507Microsoft | See advisory | 10.0.10240.20526 |
| Windows 10 1607Microsoft | See advisory | 10.0.14393.6796 |
| Windows 10 1809Microsoft | See advisory | 10.0.17763.5576 |
| Windows 10 21h2Microsoft | See advisory | 10.0.19044.4170 |
| Windows 10 22h2Microsoft | See advisory | 10.0.19045.4170 |
Patched Releases
Windows 10 1507
10.0.10240.20526
Windows 10 1607
10.0.14393.6796
Windows 10 1809
10.0.17763.5576
Windows 10 21h2
10.0.19044.4170
Windows 10 22h2
10.0.19045.4170
Windows 11 21h2
10.0.22000.2836
Windows 11 22h2
10.0.22621.3296
Windows 11 23h2
10.0.22631.3296
Windows Server 2019
10.0.17763.5576
Windows Server 2022
10.0.20348.2333, 10.0.20348.2340
Windows Server 2022 23h2
10.0.25398.763
Windows 10 Version 1507
10.0.10240.20526
Windows 10 Version 1607
10.0.14393.6796
Windows 10 Version 1809
10.0.17763.5576
Windows 10 Version 21H2
10.0.19044.4170
Windows 10 Version 22H2
10.0.19045.4170
Windows 11 version 21H2
10.0.22000.2836
Windows 11 version 22H2
10.0.22621.3296
Windows 11 version 22H3
10.0.22631.3296
Windows 11 Version 23H2
10.0.22631.3296
Windows Server 2012 R2
6.3.9600.21871
Windows Server 2012 R2 (Server Core installation)
6.3.9600.21871
Windows Server 2016
10.0.14393.6796
Windows Server 2016 (Server Core installation)
10.0.14393.6796
Windows Server 2019 (Server Core installation)
10.0.17763.5576
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Mar 14, 2024
Added to Industry KEV feed
Jun 12, 2024
Added to CISA KEV
Jun 13, 2024
Added to CIRCL KEV
Jun 13, 2024
Added to ENISA EUVD
Jun 13, 2024
Last updated
Oct 21, 2025
Weakness Type
- CWE-269 Improper Privilege Management
References
- advisoryhttps://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2024-21407
- advisoryhttps://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2024-21408
- advisoryhttps://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2024-21427
- advisoryhttps://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2024-21429
- advisoryhttps://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2024-21430
FAQ
Common Questions.
Windows Error Reporting Service Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
Affected: Windows 10 1507 (Microsoft); Windows 10 1607 (Microsoft); Windows 10 1809 (Microsoft), among others. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is exploited in the wild, listed in CISA KEV, Industry KEV feed, CIRCL KEV, ENISA EUVD since Jun 12, 2024 and is known to be used in ransomware campaigns.
Yes. It was added on Jun 13, 2024 with a federal remediation due date of Jul 4, 2024.
Public exploit code is available.
Fixed versions are available, including Windows 10 1507 10.0.10240.20526, Windows 10 1607 10.0.14393.6796, Windows 10 1809 10.0.17763.5576.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
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