CVE-2026-69783

HighCVSS 7.8/10Last modified Oct 13, 2026

Description

External control of file name or path in Windows Update allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1 7.8/10CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Weakness enumeration

CWE-73

Affected software

Source: the vendor's advisory (CNA). NVD analysis pending.

No affected versions have been published.

Timeline

Published
Oct 13, 2026
Last modified
Oct 13, 2026
NVD status
Undergoing Analysis

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