CVE-2026-58598
HIGH 7Concurrent execution using shared resource with improper synchronization ('race condition') in Windows Backup Engine allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
ELEVATED IMPACT
Severe if exploited (CVSS 7), but no known exploitation and low modeled probability. Patch on a normal cadence.
Exploitation likelihood
0.2%chance of exploitation in 30 days · 9th percentile
○ In CISA KEV
○ Public exploit / PoC
Impact if exploited
7CVSS 3.1 · HIGH
- ConfidentialityHigh
- IntegrityHigh
- AvailabilityHigh
What an attacker needs
- ⚠Access: Requires local access to the host
- ⚠Privileges: Requires a low-privilege account
- ✓User interaction: No user interaction needed
- ⚠Complexity: Needs a race window or specific setup
✓ lowers the bar for an attacker · ⚠ raises it
Proof of concept & exploit code
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Test against your own equipment
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Affected
Vendors Microsoft
Products Windows 10 Version 21h2 Windows 10 Version 22h2 Windows 11 Version 24h2 Windows 11 Version 25h2 Windows 11 Version 26h1
Weakness (CWE)
- CWE-362: : Concurrent Execution using Shared Resource with Improper Synchronization ('Race Condition')
- CWE-416: : Use After Free
CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C
All CVSS metrics
- HIGH 7 v3.1 · CNA Primary
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C - HIGH 7 v3.1 · NVD Secondary
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H