# CVE-2026-21533

> Improper privilege management in Windows Remote Desktop allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.

- **CVSS:** 7.8 (HIGH)
- **EPSS:** 22.7%
- **CISA KEV:** yes
- **CWE:** CWE-269

Canonical: https://intel.threadlinqs.com/cve/CVE-2026-21533
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