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CVE-2026-58611

7.8 · HIGH

Improper authorization in XBox Gaming Services allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.

Published Sep 8, 2026microsoftCWE-285EPSS 0.31%

Overview

CVE-2026-58611 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting microsoft xbox_gaming_services. It was published on September 8, 2026 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.8 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.8, rated HIGH. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical description

Improper authorization in XBox Gaming Services allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from microsoft. Update xbox_gaming_services to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

VendorProductVersionsStatus
microsoftxbox_gaming_services>= 0, < 37.114.10001.0Affected

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-58611?

CVE-2026-58611 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting microsoft xbox_gaming_services. It was published on September 8, 2026 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.8 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2026-58611?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.8, rated HIGH. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2026-58611?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from microsoft. Update xbox_gaming_services to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

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