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High [CVE-2026-85880] Windows Advanced Local Procedure Call (ALPC) Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

This high-severity Microsoft Server advisory covers CVE-2026-85880 affecting Windows Server 2019, Windows Server 2022, Windows Server 2016.

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CVE-2026-85880
Affected products & platforms
Microsoft ServerWindows Server
Open source advisory

Summary

Windows Advanced Local Procedure Call (ALPC) Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

Affected products named by the advisory: Windows Server 2019; Windows Server 2022; Windows Server 2016; Windows Server 2012; and 1 more.

Affected products named by the advisory: Windows Server 2012 R2.

Is CVE-2026-85880 exploited?

Yes. CISA lists CVE-2026-85880 in its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog (added ), which means CISA has evidence of exploitation in the wild.

How do I fix CVE-2026-85880?

Upgrade to a fixed release named by Microsoft:

  • KB5122876 (build 10.0.17763.9245)
  • KB5122882 (build 10.0.20348.5622)
  • KB5122878 (build 10.0.19045.7725)
  • KB5123099 (build 10.0.14393.9512)
  • KB5123065 (build 6.2.9200.26349)
  • KB5123066 (build 6.3.9600.23398)

Confirm against the vendor advisory before you patch.

CISA Known Exploited Vulnerability

Listed:
Sep 8, 2026 · federal remediation due Sep 22, 2026
Required action:
Apply mitigations in accordance with vendor instructions, ensuring compliance with CISA’s BOD 26-04 Prioritizing Security Updates Based on Risk (see URL in Notes) guidance and CISA’s “Forensics Triage Requirements” (see URL in Notes). Follow applicable BOD 26-04 guidance for cloud services or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable. Stakeholders are responsible for evaluating each asset's internet exposure and ensuring adherence to BOD 26-04 patching guidelines.

KEV is a prioritization signal from CISA. Remediation detail comes from the vendor advisory.

Affected versions
  • Windows 10 Version 1607 10.0.14393.0 before 10.0.14393.9512
  • Windows 10 Version 1809 10.0.17763.0 before 10.0.17763.9245
  • Windows 10 Version 21H2 10.0.19044.0 before 10.0.19044.7725
  • Windows 10 Version 22H2 10.0.19045.0 before 10.0.19045.7725
  • Windows Server 2012 6.2.9200.0 before 6.2.9200.26349
  • Windows Server 2012 (Server Core installation) 6.2.9200.0 before 6.2.9200.26349
  • Windows Server 2012 R2 6.3.9600.0 before 6.3.9600.23397
  • Windows Server 2012 R2 (Server Core installation) 6.3.9600.0 before 6.3.9600.23397
  • Windows Server 2016 10.0.14393.0 before 10.0.14393.9512
  • Windows Server 2016 (Server Core installation) 10.0.14393.0 before 10.0.14393.9512
  • Windows Server 2019 10.0.17763.0 before 10.0.17763.9245
  • Windows Server 2019 (Server Core installation) 10.0.17763.0 before 10.0.17763.9245

Official advisory · high-confidence parse· fetched 2 months ago·verify at source

Fixed versions
  • KB5122876 (build 10.0.17763.9245)
  • KB5122882 (build 10.0.20348.5622)
  • KB5122878 (build 10.0.19045.7725)
  • KB5123099 (build 10.0.14393.9512)
  • KB5123065 (build 6.2.9200.26349)
  • KB5123066 (build 6.3.9600.23398)

Official advisory · high-confidence parse· fetched 2 months ago·verify at source

Mitigation checklist

Recommended fix / mitigation
  • Install the applicable security update for your platform: KB5122876, KB5122882, KB5122878, KB5123099, KB5123065, KB5123066 (see the Microsoft Update Catalog).

Official advisory · high-confidence parse· fetched 2 months ago·verify at source

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