EIP-2026-117538

PRE-CVE

Microsoft Windows - UAC Protection Bypass (Via Slui File Handler Hijack) (Metasploit)

Title source: legacy
STIX 2.1

Exploitation Summary

EIP tracks 1 public exploit for EIP-2026-117538. PoCs published by Metasploit.

AI-analyzed exploit summary This Metasploit module exploits a UAC bypass vulnerability in Windows 8-10 by hijacking the registry key for .exe file handling, allowing arbitrary command execution with elevated privileges via slui.exe. It modifies the registry to execute a PowerShell payload when slui.exe is launched, then reverts changes post-exploitation.

Description

Microsoft Windows - UAC Protection Bypass (Via Slui File Handler Hijack) (Metasploit)

Exploits (1)

exploitdb WORKING POC VERIFIED
by Metasploit · rubylocalwindows
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/44830

This Metasploit module exploits a UAC bypass vulnerability in Windows 8-10 by hijacking the registry key for .exe file handling, allowing arbitrary command execution with elevated privileges via slui.exe. It modifies the registry to execute a PowerShell payload when slui.exe is launched, then reverts changes post-exploitation.

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

Details

Status pre_cve
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026