CVE-2026-68873: Windows Program Compatibility Assistant Service Information Disclosure Vulnerability

Published Sep 8, 2026
·
Updated

Insertion of sensitive information into log file in Windows Program Compatibility Assistant Service allows an authorized attacker to disclose information locally.

Other sources

Windows Program Compatibility Assistant Service Information Disclosure Vulnerability

Microsoft

Affected Software

10 affected componentsFixes available
Microsoft Windows 11=24H2
10.0.26100.9445
Microsoft Windows 11=24H2
10.0.26100.9445
Microsoft Windows 11=26H1
10.0.28000.2954
Microsoft Windows 11=23H2
10.0.22631.7582
Microsoft Windows 11=25H2
10.0.26200.9445
Microsoft Windows 11=23H2
10.0.22631.7582
Microsoft Windows 11=26H1
10.0.28000.2954
Microsoft Windows Server 2025<10.0.26100.33438
10.0.26100.33438
Microsoft Windows Server 2025<10.0.26100.33438
10.0.26100.33438
Microsoft Windows 11=25H2
10.0.26200.9445

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 10.0.26100.9445Patch KB5124008
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 10.0.28000.2954Patch KB5124012
  3. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 10.0.22631.7582Patch KB5122880
  4. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 10.0.26200.9445Patch KB5124008
  5. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 10.0.26100.33438Patch KB5122871

Event History

Sep 8, 2026
CVE Published
via Microsoft·02:00 PM
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·02:00 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·02:00 PM
Affected Software
Updated
via Microsoft·02:00 PM
Description
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:14 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:14 PM
DescriptionSeverity
Data Sourced
via NVD·06:18 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

Who can exploit this issue?

An attacker must already be authorized on the affected system and be able to act locally. The vulnerability is not described as remotely exploitable.

2

What is the impact if exploitation succeeds?

Successful exploitation can disclose sensitive information written into a log file. The provided data does not indicate an integrity or availability impact.

3

Which systems are identified as affected?

The affected software listed is Microsoft Windows 11 and Microsoft Windows Server 2025.

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