CVE-2026-24294
CWE-287Published: March 10, 2026· Updated: Mar 13, 2026
Official Description
Improper authentication in Windows SMB Server allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-24294 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.
Exploitation requires low privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.
A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 7.8.
From a weakness classification perspective (CWE-287): Authentication bypass vulnerabilities allow attackers to access protected resources without valid credentials.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
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Quick Facts
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Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2026-24294 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts