Oct 2026: Windows Encrypting File System (EFS) Tampering Vulnerability
CVE-2026-88162 Published on October 13, 2026
Windows Encrypting File System (EFS) Tampering Vulnerability
Improper authorization in Windows Encrypting File System (EFS) allows an authorized attacker to perform tampering locally.
Weakness Type
What is an AuthZ Vulnerability?
The software performs an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action, but it does not correctly perform the check. This allows attackers to bypass intended access restrictions.
CVE-2026-88162 has been classified to as an AuthZ vulnerability or weakness.
Products Associated with CVE-2026-88162
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Affected Versions
Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1607:- Version 10.0.14393.0 and below 10.0.14393.9612 is affected.
- Version 10.0.17763.0 and below 10.0.17763.9376 is affected.
- Version 10.0.19044.0 and below 10.0.19044.7807 is affected.
- Version 10.0.19045.0 and below 10.0.19045.7807 is affected.
- Version 10.0.22631.0 and below 10.0.22631.7652 is affected.
- Version 10.0.22631.0 and below 10.0.22631.7652 is affected.
- Version 10.0.26100.0 and below 10.0.26100.9711 is affected.
- Version 10.0.26200.0 and below 10.0.26200.9711 is affected.
- Version 10.0.28000.0 and below 10.0.28000.3231 is affected.
- Version 10.0.26300.0 and below 10.0.26300.9711 is affected.
- Version 10.0.14393.0 and below 10.0.14393.9612 is affected.
- Version 10.0.14393.0 and below 10.0.14393.9612 is affected.
- Version 10.0.17763.0 and below 10.0.17763.9376 is affected.
- Version 10.0.17763.0 and below 10.0.17763.9376 is affected.
- Version 10.0.20348.0 and below 10.0.20348.5761 is affected.
- Version 10.0.26100.0 and below 10.0.26100.33650 is affected.
- Version 10.0.26100.0 and below 10.0.26100.33650 is affected.