VDB-419209 · CVE-2026-85376 · GCVE-0-2026-85376

Microsoft Windows up to Server 2025 Print Spooler improper authorization

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Microsoft Windows. It has been rated as very critical. Affected is an unknown function of the component Print Spooler. This manipulation causes improper authorization. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2026-85376. The attack can only be executed locally. There is no exploit available. It is suggested to install a patch to address this issue.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Microsoft Windows. It has been declared as very critical. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown function of the component Print Spooler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a improper authorization vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-285. The product does not perform or incorrectly performs an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

Weak authentication in Windows Print Spooler Components allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.

The advisory is shared at msrc.microsoft.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2026-85376 since 09/03/2026. The exploitation appears to be easy. An attack has to be approached locally. Neither technical details nor an exploit are publicly available. The price for an exploit might be around USD $5k-$25k at the moment (estimation calculated on 10/14/2026). MITRE ATT&CK project uses the attack technique T1548.002 for this issue.

Applying a patch is able to eliminate this problem.

Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

Productinfo

Type

Operating System

Vendor

Microsoft

Name

Windows

Version

License

commercial

Website

Vendor: https://www.microsoft.com/
Product: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/windows

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CVSSv4info

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CVSSv3info

VulDB Meta Base Score: 8.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 8.1

VulDB Base Score: 8.8
VulDB Temp Score: 8.4
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VulDB Reliability: 🔍

CNA Base Score: 7.8
CNA Vector (microsoft): 🔒

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Improper authorization
CWE: CWE-285 / CWE-266
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ATT&CK: 🔒

Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No

Availability: 🔒
Status: Not defined

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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Patch
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0-Day Time: 🔒

Timelineinfo

09/03/2026 CVE reserved
10/14/2026 +41 days Advisory disclosed
10/14/2026 +0 days VulDB entry created
10/14/2026 +0 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: microsoft.com
Product: microsoft.com

Advisory: msrc.microsoft.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2026-85376 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-85376
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-419209
scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20161215

Entryinfo

Created: 10/14/2026 08:09
Changes: 10/14/2026 08:09 (63)
Complete: 🔍
Cache ID: 216::103