CVE-2026-27907 Windows Storage Spaces Controller Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

High 7.8 Published Updated

An integer underflow in Windows Storage Spaces allows local attackers to elevate privileges, requiring patches for Windows 11 and Server.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Any signed-in user
Attackable
Local or same network only
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2026-27907?

CVE-2026-27907 is a high-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Windows 11 23h2, published on 14 Apr 2026. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Integer underflow (wrap or wraparound) in Windows Storage Spaces Controller allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.

Weakness: CWE-191

Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-27907?

It affects 6 products.

Products include Microsoft Windows 11 23h2, Microsoft Windows 11 24h2, Microsoft Windows 11 25h2, Microsoft Windows 11 26h1, Microsoft Windows Server 2022 23h2, Microsoft Windows Server 2025.

How do I fix CVE-2026-27907?

No fix has been published for CVE-2026-27907 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2026-27907 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-27907 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Microsoft Windows 11 23h2 vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-p98g-6f6c-423f.

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