PT-2026-58145 · Microsoft · Windows

Published 2026-07-14 · Updated 2026-07-14 · CVE-2026-49170

Positive Technologies (AI Summary)

CVSS v3.1

7.8

High

Base vector

AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions Windows (affected versions not specified)

Description Insufficient granularity of access control in the Windows StateRepository API allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.

Recommendations Apply the July patch to resolve this issue.

Fix

Improper Authorization

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-285

CWE-1220

Related Identifiers

CVE-2026-49170

Affected Products

Windows

References · 3

• https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-49170 · Vendor Advisory
• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-49170 · Security Note
• https://twitter.com/windowsforum/status/2077112935017599439 · Twitter Post