CVE-2026-26173
Title: Concurrent execution using shared resource with improper synchronization ('race condition') in Windows Ancillary Function Driver for WinSock
Arbitrary File Access
Proof Of Concept
No public PoC currently indexed for CVE-2026-26173.
CWE Category
CWE-362
Published Date
Apr 14, 2026
Modified Date
Apr 24, 2026
Exploit Status
Not Found
Score
7.0
CVSS v3.1
Exploit Probability (EPSS)
0.16%
Vulnerability Summary
CVE-2026-26173: 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.
Impacted Vendors
Reference Links
CVSS v3.1
Source Entity
[email protected]
Severity
HIGH
7.0
Attack Vector
LOCAL
Complexity
HIGH
Privileges
N/A
Interaction
NONE
Confidentiality
N/A
Integrity
N/A
Availability
N/A
Scope
UNCHANGED
RAW VECTOR
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Associated Attack Patterns (CAPEC)
Total: PatternsNo specific attack patterns mapped.
Likelihood
Severity
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CVE-2026-26173 Exploits & PoCs (Proof Of Concept)
No public PoCs found in our database for this CVE.
MODIFIED
Vulnerability data updated via NVD.
MODIFIED
Vulnerability data updated via NVD.
MODIFIED
Vulnerability data updated via NVD.
MODIFIED
Vulnerability data updated via NVD.
Attack Vector Matrix
Access Vector
LOCAL
Complexity
HIGH
Privileges
N/A
Interaction
NONE
CVSS Vector String
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Affected Stack
No specific products linked.