CVE-2026-69362: Windows Error Reporting Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
Published Sep 8, 2026
·Updated
Use after free in Windows Error Reporting allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
Other sources
Windows Error Reporting Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
— Microsoft
Affected Software
1 affected component
Microsoft Windows Error Reporting
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 to exploit this vulnerability?
An attacker must already be authorized on the affected system and exploit it locally. The provided data does not indicate that remote exploitation or user interaction is required.
2
What is the potential impact of successful exploitation?
Successful exploitation can allow local elevation of privilege. The supplied severity vector indicates high potential impact to confidentiality, integrity, and availability.