CVE-2024-26248: Windows Kerberos Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability. This flaw allows an attacker to gain elevated privileges within a Windows system by exploiting a weakness in the Kerberos authentication protocol. While the CVSS score is 7.5 (High), SOCRadar's Vulnerability Risk Score (SVRS) is 40, suggesting a lower immediate risk compared to vulnerabilities with SVRS scores above 80. However, it's crucial to understand the potential impact of privilege elevation. Successful exploitation grants attackers significantly broader control over the affected system. This vulnerability can lead to unauthorized access to sensitive data, modification of system settings, or even complete system compromise. Although not critical based on SVRS, organizations should still apply the necessary patches provided by Microsoft to mitigate the risk and prevent potential exploitation. Addressing this flaw prevents attackers from escalating their access levels.