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CVE-2019-1378 — Windows 10 Update Assistant Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
Executive Summary
An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists in Windows 10 Update Assistant in the way it handles permissions. A locally authenticated attacker could run arbitrary code with elevated system privileges. After successfully exploiting the vulnerability, an attacker could then install programs; view, change, or delete data; or create new accounts with full user rights. The security update addresses the vulnerability by ensuring the Windows 10 Update Assistant properly handles permissions.
Overview
Important
MS Severity
Not Exploited
MS Exploit Status
Less Likely
MS Exploit Likelihood
EPSS Score
0.01223
probability of exploitation in the next 30 days
0.64843 percentile - updated 2026-06-20
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Affected Products
1 affected product
| Product | KB Article | Severity | Impact | Restart Required |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Windows Update Assistant | Release Notes (Security Update) |
Important | Elevation of Privilege | Maybe |
Patches
1 patch
| Article | Type | Restart |
|---|---|---|
Release Notes |
Security Update | Maybe |
Known Exploits
No known exploits have been linked for this CVE yet. When available, exploit references will be sourced from public repositories and may be unverified, incomplete, or non-functional. Always review code carefully before use in any environment.
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