CVE-2026-69392: Windows Shell Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
Use after free in Windows Shell allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
Other sources
Windows Shell Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
— Microsoft
Affected Software
Remediation
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Fixed in 10.0.22631.7582Patch KB5122880 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 10.0.26100.9445Patch KB5124008 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 10.0.26100.33438Patch KB5122871 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 10.0.26200.9445Patch KB5124008 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 10.0.28000.2954Patch KB5124012
Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is exposed to exploitation?
Systems running Microsoft Windows 11 or Microsoft Windows Server 2025 are identified as affected. Exploitation requires local access and authorization, so remote-only attackers are not described as able to exploit this issue directly.
What level of access does an attacker need?
An attacker must already be authorized on the affected system and have local access. The vulnerability can then be used to elevate privileges.
What is the potential impact after successful exploitation?
Successful exploitation may allow elevation of privilege. The supplied vector indicates high impacts to confidentiality, integrity, and availability, with a changed scope.