CVE-2026-27910

CVE-2026-27910 is a high-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Windows 10 1607 with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-280.

Key facts

• Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
• EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (21st percentile)
• Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
• EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2026-22449
• Weakness: CWE-280
• Affected product: Microsoft Windows 10 1607
• Published: 2026-04-14
• Last modified: 2026-10-14

Description

Improper handling of insufficient permissions or privileges in Windows Installer allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-27910?

Improper handling of insufficient permissions or privileges in Windows Installer allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.

How severe is CVE-2026-27910?

CVE-2026-27910 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2026-27910 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (21st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2026-27910?

CVE-2026-27910 primarily affects Microsoft Windows 10 1607. In total, 25 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2026-27910?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

Does CVE-2026-27910 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2026-27910 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-22449.

When was CVE-2026-27910 published?

CVE-2026-27910 was published on 2026-04-14 and last updated on 2026-10-14.

References

• https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-27910

Affected products (25)

• cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_10_1607:*:*:*:*:*:*:x64:*
• cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_10_1607:*:*:*:*:*:*:x86:*
• cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_10_1809:*:*:*:*:*:*:x64:*
• cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_10_1809:*:*:*:*:*:*:x86:*
• cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_10_21h2:*:*:*:*:*:*:arm64:*
• cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_10_21h2:*:*:*:*:*:*:x64:*
• cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_10_21h2:*:*:*:*:*:*:x86:*
• cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_10_22h2:*:*:*:*:*:*:arm64:*
• cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_10_22h2:*:*:*:*:*:*:x64:*
• cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_10_22h2:*:*:*:*:*:*:x86:*
• cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_11_23h2:*:*:*:*:*:*:arm64:*
• cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_11_23h2:*:*:*:*:*:*:x64:*
• cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_11_24h2:*:*:*:*:*:*:arm64:*
• cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_11_24h2:*:*:*:*:*:*:x64:*
• cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_11_25h2:*:*:*:*:*:*:arm64:*
• cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_11_25h2:*:*:*:*:*:*:x64:*
• cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_11_26h1:*:*:*:*:*:*:arm64:*
• cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_11_26h1:*:*:*:*:*:*:x64:*
• cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2012:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2012:r2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2016:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2019:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2022:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2022_23h2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2025:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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