CVE-2026-69337: Windows Registry Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
Published Sep 8, 2026
·Updated
Double free in Windows Registry allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges over a network.
Other sources
Windows Registry Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
— Microsoft
Affected Software
1 affected component
Microsoft Windows Registry
Event History
Sep 8, 2026
CVE Published
via Microsoft·02:00 PM
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·02:00 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:11 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:11 PM
DescriptionSeverity
Data Sourced
via NVD·06:18 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What level of access does an attacker need before exploiting this issue?
The attacker must already be authorized and have low privileges. Exploitation is described as occurring over a network and requires user interaction.
2
What impact could successful exploitation have?
A successful attacker could elevate privileges. The supplied severity vector also indicates high potential impact to confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
3
Is exploitation expected to be straightforward?
No. The attack complexity is rated high, indicating exploitation requires conditions or preparation beyond simply reaching the affected service.