Findings

CVE-2026-26172

Concurrent execution using shared resource with improper synchronization ('race condition') in Windows Push Notifications allows an authorized attacker to elevate priv…

Published Apr 14, 2026 · updated Oct 14, 2026 · microsoft windows 10 21h2

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

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Timeline

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  1. Apr 14, 2026 · NIST NVD

    Detected

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

  2. Oct 14, 2026 · NIST NVD

    Updated

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

Affected

  • cpe microsoft/windows 10 21h2version unspecified
  • cpe microsoft/windows 10 22h2version unspecified
  • cpe microsoft/windows 11 23h2version unspecified

Sources

  • CVE.orgVulnerability recordCVE-2026-26172

    Official CVE identifier

    cve.org
  • FIRST EPSSExploitation probabilityCVE-2026-26172

    30-day exploitation probability 0.2%

    first.org
  • NIST NVDVulnerability recordCVE-2026-26172

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

    nvd.nist.gov

References