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#6 BleepingComputer general April 15, 2026 at 14:51 UTC

CISA flags Windows Task Host vulnerability as exploited in attacks

By Sergiu Gatlan

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CISA added a Windows Task Host privilege escalation vulnerability to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog, warning federal agencies of active exploitation. The flaw allows attackers to gain SYSTEM privileges on compromised Windows systems.

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