CVE-2026-49176: Windows WalletService Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

Overview

Severity

High (CVSS 7.8)

CVSS Vector

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C

Category

Elevation of Privilege

Exploit Status

Not Exploited

Exploitation Likelihood

Less Likely

Patch Tuesday

2026-Jul

Released

2026-07-14

Description

Improper privilege management in Windows WalletService allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.

Affected Products (23)

Windows

• Windows 10 Version 1809 for 32-bit Systems
• Windows 10 Version 1809 for x64-based Systems
• Windows Server 2019
• Windows Server 2019 (Server Core installation)
• Windows Server 2022
• Windows 10 Version 21H2 for 32-bit Systems
• Windows 10 Version 21H2 for ARM64-based Systems
• Windows 10 Version 21H2 for x64-based Systems
• Windows Server 2025 (Server Core installation)
• Windows 11 Version 25H2 for ARM64-based Systems
• Windows 11 Version 25H2 for x64-based Systems
• Windows 11 Version 24H2 for ARM64-based Systems
• Windows 11 Version 24H2 for x64-based Systems
• Windows Server 2025
• Windows 11 version 26H1 for x64-based Systems
• Windows 11 Version 26H1 for ARM64-based Systems
• Windows 10 Version 1607 for 32-bit Systems
• Windows 10 Version 1607 for x64-based Systems
• Windows Server 2016
• Windows Server 2016 (Server Core installation)

ESU

• Windows 10 Version 22H2 for x64-based Systems
• Windows 10 Version 22H2 for ARM64-based Systems
• Windows 10 Version 22H2 for 32-bit Systems

Security Updates (8)

• 5099538
• 5099540
• 5099539
• 5099536
• 5101650
• 5095051
• 5101649
• 5099535

Acknowledgments

<a href="https://x.com/cplearns2h4ck">Chen Le Qi (@cplearns2h4ck)</a> with <a href="https://starlabs.sg/">STAR Labs SG Pte. Ltd.</a> & <a href="https://x.com/cplearns2h4ck">Nguyn ng Nguyn (@MochiNishimiya)</a> with <a href="https://starlabs.sg/">STAR Labs SG Pte. Ltd.</a>

Revision History

• 2026-07-14: Information published.