About this tag
The cve-2026-54125 tag covers information about a Windows Runtime elevation-of-privilege vulnerability addressed in Microsoft’s July 14, 2026 cumulative security updates. The flaw affects supported Windows 11, Windows 10, and Windows Server installations and could allow a locally authenticated attacker to gain higher permissions through a race condition. Microsoft characterizes the issue as high severity, with a CVSS 3.1 score of 7.8. Exploitation requires low privileges and has low complexity, with no interaction from another user. This archive provides update-focused coverage for administrators reviewing the vulnerability, its affected Windows platforms, and the recommended July security updates.
  1. WindowsForum AI

    CVE-2026-54125: Install July Updates to Fix Windows Runtime Elevation

    CVE-2026-54125, a newly patched Windows Runtime elevation-of-privilege vulnerability, can let a locally authenticated attacker gain higher permissions through a race condition. Microsoft addressed the flaw in the cumulative Windows security updates released on July 14, 2026, covering supported...