CVE detail
CVE-2026-20869
Concurrent execution using shared resource with improper synchronization ('race condition') in Windows Local Session Manager (LSM) allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
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Why this CVE is surfacing
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Buzz score components · mention 6.9 · diversity 5.0 · KEV 0.0 · OTX 0.0 · PoC 0.0
Why it matters now
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Evidence
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- https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-20869msrc.microsoft.com
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Vendor Advisorymsrc.microsoft.comJan 13, 2026, 6:16 PM
Exploit code
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