CVE-2026-69280: Windows Push Notifications Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
Use after free in Windows Push Notifications allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
Other sources
Windows Push Notifications Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
— Microsoft
Affected Software
Remediation
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Fixed in 10.0.14393.9512Patch KB5123099 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 10.0.26200.9445Patch KB5124008 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 10.0.28000.2954Patch KB5124012 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 10.0.26100.33438Patch KB5122871 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 10.0.22631.7582Patch KB5122880 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 10.0.17763.9245Patch KB5122876 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 10.0.19045.7725Patch KB5122878 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 10.0.19044.7725Patch KB5122878 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 10.0.26100.9445Patch KB5124008 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 10.0.20348.5622Patch KB5122882
Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is exposed to this vulnerability?
Systems running the listed Microsoft Windows 10, Windows 11, Windows Server 2016, Windows Server 2019, Windows Server 2022, or Windows Server 2025 platforms are in scope.
What does an attacker need to exploit it?
An attacker must already be authorized to access the affected system locally and must overcome high attack complexity. No user interaction is required.
What is the potential impact after successful exploitation?
Successful exploitation can allow local elevation of privilege and has high potential impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.