Is CVE-2021-26885 actively exploited?

Yes. CVE-2021-26885 is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, which means exploitation in the wild has been confirmed.

Can CVE-2021-26885 be exploited remotely?

The attack vector of CVE-2021-26885 has not been classified yet.

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2021-26885?

CVE-2021-26885 has not received a CVSS score yet.

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CVE-2021-26885

Published: April 11, 2026

EPSS:24.54%probability of exploitation in 30 daysPercentile:96.1th

Official Description

Windows WalletService Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

This is an Elevation of Privilege vulnerability affecting Windows WalletService. While specific severity scores are not available, its inclusion in CISA's KEV catalog confirms active exploitation, indicating a significant risk to system integrity.

This vulnerability is actively exploited in the wild and is listed in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. The nature of the flaw suggests a local exploitation vector for privilege escalation.

Recommended Action

Apply the latest security updates for Windows to patch the WalletService Elevation of Privilege vulnerability.

Generated by the CTIWATCH analysis pipeline from this CVE's metadata (CVSS, EPSS, KEV status, exploit intelligence). Verify against vendor advisories before acting.

Technical Analysis

CVE-2021-26885 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.

Exploitation requires some privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.

CISA has added CVE-2021-26885 to the Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, confirming active exploitation in the wild. U.S. federal agencies are required to patch this within the mandated timeframe, and all organizations should treat remediation as urgent.