CVE-2026-88074 Windows Virtualization-Based Security (VBS) Enclave Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

High 7.8 Published Updated

An integer overflow in Windows VBS Enclave allows a local attacker to elevate privileges, requiring a security patch.

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-2026-88074?

CVE-2026-88074 is a high-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Windows 11 23h2, published on 13 Oct 2026. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Integer overflow or wraparound in Windows Virtualization-Based Security (VBS) Enclave allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.

Weakness: CWE-190

Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-88074?

It affects 5 products.

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

How do I fix CVE-2026-88074?

No fix has been published for CVE-2026-88074 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2026-88074 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-88074 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Microsoft Windows 11 23h2 vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-wmx3-76jv-ffj4.

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