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CVE-2026-96919 Microsoft CVE debrief

AI-assisted PatchSiren debrief based on the supplied source corpus. The CVE record was published on 2026-10-13T19:01:20.333Z and has not been modified since then. The NVD entry is currently unclassified. This elevation of privilege vulnerability in Windows Broadcast DVR User Service allows authorized attackers to elevate privileges locally. Defenders responsible for Windows 10 and Windows 11 systems, especially those with elevated privileges, should assess exposure and prioritize patching. The vulnerability's impact includes potential privilege escalation, emphasizing the need for prompt verification and mitigation.

Vendor
Microsoft
Product
Windows 10 Version 1809
CVSS
HIGH 7
CISA KEV
Not listed in stored evidence
Original CVE published
2026-10-13
Original CVE updated
2026-10-14
Advisory published
2026-10-13
Advisory updated
2026-10-14

Who should care

Defenders responsible for Windows 10 and Windows 11 systems, especially those with elevated privileges, should assess exposure and prioritize patching.

Why it matters

CVE-2026-96919 is an elevation of privilege vulnerability in Windows Broadcast DVR User Service that allows authorized attackers to elevate privileges locally. Defenders should prioritize verifying exposure and applying patches.

  • Verify exposure in Windows 10 and Windows 11 systems
  • Apply patches as soon as possible to prevent privilege escalation
  • Monitor for suspicious activity related to Windows Broadcast DVR User Service

Technical summary

The vulnerability is an elevation of privilege vulnerability in Windows Broadcast DVR User Service. An authorized attacker can exploit this vulnerability to elevate privileges locally. This vulnerability affects Windows 10 and Windows 11 systems, emphasizing the need for defenders to verify exposure and apply patches as soon as possible to prevent privilege escalation.

Defensive priority

Defenders should prioritize verifying exposure in Windows 10 and Windows 11 systems, especially those with elevated privileges, and apply patches as soon as possible.

Recommended defensive actions

  • Verify exposure in Windows 10 and Windows 11 systems, especially those with elevated privileges
  • Apply patches as soon as possible
  • Monitor for suspicious activity related to Windows Broadcast DVR User Service

Evidence notes

The CVE record and source item provide limited information about the vulnerability, but indicate that it is an elevation of privilege vulnerability in Windows Broadcast DVR User Service.

Sources and references

Verified primary and authoritative sources

  • CVE-2026-96919 CVE Program record

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-96919

    CVE Program - Official CVE Program record with source-provided CVE metadata.

  • CVE-2026-96919 NVD vulnerability detail

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-96919

    NIST National Vulnerability Database - Official NIST NVD detail page and source-specific vulnerability assessment.

Supplemental references

Methodology and review provenance

AI-assisted synthesis based on stored public vulnerability evidence. System validation, approval state, and publication status do not by themselves establish human review of this revision. PatchSiren helps prioritize defensive review and does not prove exposure or remediation on any system.