Is CVE-2026-26168 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2026-26168 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2026-26168 be exploited remotely?

No. CVE-2026-26168 requires local access to exploit.

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2026-26168?

CVE-2026-26168 has a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH).

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HIGH

CVE-2026-26168

CWE-362Published: April 14, 2026· Updated: Apr 17, 2026

7.8

CVSS v3.1

EPSS:0.05%probability of exploitation in 30 daysPercentile:15.2th

Official Description

Concurrent execution using shared resource with improper synchronization ('race condition') in Windows Ancillary Function Driver for WinSock allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2026-26168 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.

The vulnerability has a "Changed" scope, meaning successful exploitation can impact components beyond the vulnerable component itself — such as the host operating system or adjacent services.