CVE-2026-85941

HIGH
Published Oct 13, 2026 Modified Oct 16, 2026 CWE-362 CWE-416

Description

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

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CVSS v3.1 Score

7.0
HIGH
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS — Exploit Prediction

0.0021
Probability of exploitation
0.10%
Percentile rank

EPSS estimates the probability that this vulnerability will be exploited in the wild within the next 30 days. A higher score means more likely to be exploited.

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-362 CWE-362
CWE-416 Use After Free

References

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-85941? +
Concurrent execution using shared resource with improper synchronization ('race condition') in Windows Installer allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.0 (HIGH).
How severe is CVE-2026-85941? +
CVE-2026-85941 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 7.0 out of 10, rated HIGH. This is a high-severity vulnerability that should be prioritized for patching. The EPSS score is 0.0021, placing it in the 0th percentile for exploitation probability.
How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2026-85941? +
You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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