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Microsoft Windows Task Scheduler Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

Microsoft Windows Task Scheduler contains a privilege escalation vulnerability that can allow an attacker-provided, local application to escalate privilege

Security · HIGH
Source: CISA Known Exploited VulnerabilitiesMay 2, 2026, 4:51 PMSecurityhigh

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Microsoft Windows Task Scheduler contains a privilege escalation vulnerability that can allow an attacker-provided, local application to escalate privileges outside of its AppContainer, and access privileged RPC functions.

Vendor: Microsoft

Product: Windows

Due date: 2024-12-03

Known ransomware use: Known

Why it matters

Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.

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