CVE-2026-57088
High
Description
Improper access control in Extensible Storage Engine (ESENT) allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
SeverityHigh
CVSS7.8
Exploit probability—
Product
Microsoft Windows
PublishedJul 14, 2026
First seenJul 14, 2026
Weakness typeCWE-284Improper access control
How to fix
Update
- microsoft windows_10_180910.0.17763.9020 or later
- microsoft windows_server_201910.0.17763.9020 or later
- microsoft windows_server_202210.0.20348.5386 or later
- microsoft windows_server_202510.0.26100.33158 or later
Affected products
| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| microsoft windows_10_1809 | v < 10.0.17763.9020 | 10.0.17763.9020 |
| microsoft windows_server_2019 | v < 10.0.17763.9020 | 10.0.17763.9020 |
| microsoft windows_server_2022 | v < 10.0.20348.5386 | 10.0.20348.5386 |
| microsoft windows_server_2025 | v < 10.0.26100.33158 | 10.0.26100.33158 |
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