EIP-2026-117540

PRE-CVE

Microsoft Windows - UAC Protection Bypass via FodHelper Registry Key (Metasploit)

Title source: legacy
STIX 2.1

Exploitation Summary

EIP tracks 1 public exploit for EIP-2026-117540. PoCs published by Metasploit.

AI-analyzed exploit summary This Metasploit module exploits a UAC bypass vulnerability in Windows 10 by hijacking the FodHelper registry key to execute arbitrary commands with elevated privileges. It modifies the registry to insert a custom command that is invoked when fodhelper.exe is launched, effectively bypassing UAC protections.

Description

Microsoft Windows - UAC Protection Bypass via FodHelper Registry Key (Metasploit)

Exploits (1)

exploitdb WORKING POC VERIFIED
by Metasploit · rubylocalwindows
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/42142

This Metasploit module exploits a UAC bypass vulnerability in Windows 10 by hijacking the FodHelper registry key to execute arbitrary commands with elevated privileges. It modifies the registry to insert a custom command that is invoked when fodhelper.exe is launched, effectively bypassing UAC protections.

Classification
Working Poc 100%
Attack Type
Lpe
Complexity
Moderate
Reliability
Reliable
Target: Windows 10 (with UAC enabled)
Auth required
Prerequisites: Local access to a Windows 10 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