EIP-2026-117554

PRE-CVE

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

Title source: legacy
STIX 2.1

Exploitation Summary

EIP tracks 1 public exploit for EIP-2026-117554. PoCs published by Metasploit.

AI-analyzed exploit summary This Metasploit module exploits a UAC bypass vulnerability in Windows 10 by leveraging the auto-elevated WSReset.exe binary to execute a payload via a manipulated registry key. The exploit uploads a payload to a temporary directory, modifies the registry to point WSReset.exe to the payload, and triggers execution to achieve privilege escalation.

Description

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

Exploits (1)

exploitdb WORKING POC VERIFIED
by Metasploit · rubylocalwindows
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/47378

This Metasploit module exploits a UAC bypass vulnerability in Windows 10 by leveraging the auto-elevated WSReset.exe binary to execute a payload via a manipulated registry key. The exploit uploads a payload to a temporary directory, modifies the registry to point WSReset.exe to the payload, and triggers execution to achieve privilege escalation.

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