CVE-2026-32080: Use after free in Windows WalletService allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.

Q: How do I fix CVE-2026-32080?

windows server 2016: upgrade to 10.0.14393.9060; windows server 2019: upgrade to 10.0.17763.8644; windows server 2022: upgrade to 10.0.20348.5020. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2026-32080 being exploited?

CVE-2026-32080 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2026-32080 affect?

CVE-2026-32080 affects windows server 2016, windows server 2019, windows server 2022. Severity is high (CVSS 7.0). Use after free in Windows WalletService allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2026-32080?

Priority 32/100. High severity; On your watchlist

Routine

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CVE-2026-32080 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.0) affecting windows server 2016, windows server 2019, windows server 2022. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Use after free in Windows WalletService allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.

Why this priority

High severity
On your watchlist

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.0 (High)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	High
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.2% (top 88%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-416
Published	2026-04-14
Last modified	2026-10-26

Publisher (CNA): Microsoft Corporation · Vendor: microsoft

Last updated 2026-10-26 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2026-04-14 18:17 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-10-26 21:10 UTCUpdated Record last modified

microsoft windows server 2016 UPGRADE

Affected: < 10.0.14393.9060

Fixed in: 10.0.14393.9060

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

Check your OS release

cat /etc/os-release; uname -r

Debian / Ubuntu

sudo apt update && sudo apt full-upgrade

RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora

sudo dnf upgrade --refresh

Windows

Install the latest cumulative update from Windows Update

If no patch exists yet

OS downgrades are not safe. Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory and restrict exposure.

microsoft windows server 2019 UPGRADE

Affected: < 10.0.17763.8644

Fixed in: 10.0.17763.8644

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

Check your OS release

cat /etc/os-release; uname -r

Debian / Ubuntu

sudo apt update && sudo apt full-upgrade

RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora

sudo dnf upgrade --refresh

Windows

Install the latest cumulative update from Windows Update

If no patch exists yet

OS downgrades are not safe. Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory and restrict exposure.

microsoft windows server 2022 UPGRADE

Affected: < 10.0.20348.5020

Fixed in: 10.0.20348.5020

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

Check your OS release

cat /etc/os-release; uname -r

Debian / Ubuntu

sudo apt update && sudo apt full-upgrade

RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora

sudo dnf upgrade --refresh

Windows

Install the latest cumulative update from Windows Update

If no patch exists yet

OS downgrades are not safe. Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory and restrict exposure.

microsoft windows server 2022 23h2 UPGRADE

Affected: < 10.0.25398.2274

Fixed in: 10.0.25398.2274

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

Check your OS release

cat /etc/os-release; uname -r

Debian / Ubuntu

sudo apt update && sudo apt full-upgrade

RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora

sudo dnf upgrade --refresh

Windows

Install the latest cumulative update from Windows Update

If no patch exists yet

OS downgrades are not safe. Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory and restrict exposure.

microsoft windows server 2025 UPGRADE

Affected: < 10.0.26100.32690

Fixed in: 10.0.26100.32690

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

Check your OS release

cat /etc/os-release; uname -r

Debian / Ubuntu

sudo apt update && sudo apt full-upgrade

RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora

sudo dnf upgrade --refresh

Windows

Install the latest cumulative update from Windows Update

If no patch exists yet

OS downgrades are not safe. Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory and restrict exposure.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2026-32080?

windows server 2016: upgrade to 10.0.14393.9060; windows server 2019: upgrade to 10.0.17763.8644; windows server 2022: upgrade to 10.0.20348.5020. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2026-32080 being exploited?

CVE-2026-32080 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-2026-32080 affect?

CVE-2026-32080 affects windows server 2016, windows server 2019, windows server 2022. Severity is high (CVSS 7.0). Use after free in Windows WalletService allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.

How urgent is CVE-2026-32080?

Priority 32/100. High severity; On your watchlist

Software pages

Windows vulnerabilities · Windows Server vulnerabilities

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