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CISA flags Windows Task Host vulnerability as exploited in attacks

📅 15 April 2026 at 14:51 UTC📰 Bleeping ComputerView original source ↗
CISA flags Windows Task Host vulnerability as exploited in attacks

CISA warned U.S. government agencies to secure their systems against a Windows Task Host privilege escalation vulnerability that could allow attackers to gain SYSTEM privileges. [...]

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🔍Threat Overview

A Windows Task Host vulnerability has been exploited in attacks, allowing attackers to gain SYSTEM privileges, posing a significant threat to U.S. government agencies' security.

⚙️Technical Details
Affected Systems
Windows Task Host
Attack Vectors
Privilege escalation
💥Impact Assessment
Severity: C
Who Is at Risk
U.S. government agencies
🛡️Recommended Actions
1Apply the latest security patches for Windows Task Host
2Restrict privileges of the Task Host service
3Monitor system logs for suspicious activity
📦Affected Products
Windows Task Host

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