# CVE-2026-44804: Windows DWM Core Library Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

CVE-2026-44804 is fixed in 2 products on 1 platform, first by KB5095051, released June 9, 2026. It is not reported as exploited. Patch Radar priority: High.

- Web page: https://patchblox.com/security/cve/CVE-2026-44804
- Priority: High
- CVSS: 7.8 (Important)
- EPSS: 0.0027
- CISA KEV: not listed
- Exploited (vendor report): no
- Publicly disclosed: no
- Vendor exploitability assessment: Exploitation Less Likely
- Published: Jun 9, 2026
- Weakness: Use After Free
- Vendor advisory: https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-44804

## Description

<p>Use after free in Windows DWM Core Library allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.</p>

## Where it's fixed

| Platform | Product | Fixed in | Fix | Released |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Windows 11 Version 26H1 for ARM64-based Systems | 28000.2269 | [KB5095051](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/microsoft/kb5095051.md) | Jun 9, 2026 |
| Microsoft | Windows 11 version 26H1 for x64-based Systems | 28000.2269 | [KB5095051](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/microsoft/kb5095051.md) | Jun 9, 2026 |

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