EIP-2026-117553

PRE-CVE

Microsoft Windows 10 - UAC Protection Bypass Via Microsoft Windows Store (WSReset.exe) (Metasploit)

Title source: legacy
STIX 2.1

Exploitation Summary

EIP tracks 1 public exploit for EIP-2026-117553. PoCs published by Metasploit.

AI-analyzed exploit summary This Metasploit module exploits a UAC bypass vulnerability in Windows 10 by leveraging the WSReset.exe tool's autoElevate property. It creates a malicious directory with a space in the path to hijack the DLL loading process, achieving local privilege escalation.

Description

Microsoft Windows 10 - UAC Protection Bypass Via Microsoft Windows Store (WSReset.exe) (Metasploit)

Exploits (1)

exploitdb WORKING POC VERIFIED
by Metasploit · rubylocalwindows
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/47377

This Metasploit module exploits a UAC bypass vulnerability in Windows 10 by leveraging the WSReset.exe tool's autoElevate property. It creates a malicious directory with a space in the path to hijack the DLL loading process, achieving local privilege escalation.

Classification
Working Poc 100%
Attack Type
Lpe
Complexity
Moderate
Reliability
Reliable
Target: Windows 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