CVE-2026-97811
Microsoft OpenSSH for Windows Elevation of Privilege vulnerability
MSRC advisory October 13, 2026
Alert details
- Source feed
- Microsoft MSRC
- CVE ID
- CVE-2026-97811
- CWE
- CWE-400CWE-415
- Affected products
- Microsoft OpenSSH for Windows Elevation of Privilege · Microsoft Microsoft OpenSSH for Windows Elevation of Privilege · Microsoft
What happened
Double free in OpenSSH for Windows allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
What it means for your business
Microsoft OpenSSH for Windows Elevation of Privilege vulnerability (CVE-2026-97811) was added to Microsoft’s security update guidance. Double free in OpenSSH for Windows allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally. If you need help checking exposure, call (864) 335-9223.
CVSS score
7.8 (High)
EPSS probability
0.23%
Sources
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