PatchTheCVECVE-2026-15380: A non-administrator interactive user can obtain full SYSTEM code execution through a DCOM/task scheduler logic
CVE-2026-15380 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.1) affecting affected software. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
A non-administrator interactive user can obtain full SYSTEM code execution through a DCOM/task scheduler logic chain — no network access, no memory corruption required (ITMS 8.7.3)
Why this priority
- No elevated risk signals yet
No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 5.1 (Medium) |
| Attack vector | Local |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | Low |
| User interaction | Active |
| EPSS exploit chance | 0.2% (top 94%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-269 |
| Published | 2026-07-17 |
| Last modified | 2026-10-24 |
Last updated 2026-10-24 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.
Quick answers
How do I fix CVE-2026-15380?
No fixed release is listed yet. Watch the vendor advisory and apply any mitigation shown on this page.
Is CVE-2026-15380 being exploited?
CVE-2026-15380 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.
What does CVE-2026-15380 affect?
CVE-2026-15380 affects affected software. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.1). A non-administrator interactive user can obtain full SYSTEM code execution through a DCOM/task scheduler logic chain — no network access, no memory corruption required (ITMS 8.7.3)
How urgent is CVE-2026-15380?
Priority 19/100. No elevated risk signals yet.