Microsoft Windows WalletService is affected by a local privilege escalation vulnerability tracked as CVE-2026-49176. This flaw could allow a standard authenticated user to obtain SYSTEM-level privileges. The vulnerability arises from WalletService’s handling of user-controlled file paths during initialization. An attacker can exploit this by redirecting the service to a maliciously crafted Extensible Storage Engine (ESE) […] The post Windows WalletService Flaw Lets Standard Users Gain SYSTEM Privileges appeared first on GBHackers Security | #1 Globally Trusted Cyber Security News Platform.
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