EIP-2026-117529

PRE-CVE

Microsoft Windows - Escalate UAC Protection Bypass (Via Shell Open Registry Key) (Metasploit)

Title source: legacy
STIX 2.1

Exploitation Summary

EIP tracks 1 public exploit for EIP-2026-117529. PoCs published by Metasploit.

AI-analyzed exploit summary This Metasploit module exploits a UAC bypass vulnerability by hijacking a registry key to execute arbitrary commands with elevated privileges when the Windows backup and restore tool (sdclt.exe) is launched. It modifies the registry, uploads a payload, and triggers execution via a crafted command.

Description

Microsoft Windows - Escalate UAC Protection Bypass (Via Shell Open Registry Key) (Metasploit)

Exploits (1)

exploitdb WORKING POC VERIFIED
by Metasploit · rubylocalwindows
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/47696

This Metasploit module exploits a UAC bypass vulnerability by hijacking a registry key to execute arbitrary commands with elevated privileges when the Windows backup and restore tool (sdclt.exe) is launched. It modifies the registry, uploads a payload, and triggers execution via a crafted command.

Classification
Working Poc 100%
Attack Type
Lpe
Complexity
Moderate
Reliability
Reliable
Target: Windows UAC (Vista, 7, 8, 2008, 2012, 2016, 10)
Auth required
Prerequisites: Local access to a vulnerable Windows system · User must be part of the Administrators group · UAC must not be set to 'Always Notify'
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 19, 2026 Full analysis →

Details

Status pre_cve
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026