CVE-2026-69606: 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 10.0.26100.33438Patch KB5122871 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 10.0.28000.2954Patch KB5124012 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 10.0.26200.9445Patch KB5124008 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 10.0.26100.9445Patch KB5124008 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 10.0.22631.7582Patch KB5122880
Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is exposed to this vulnerability?
Systems running Microsoft Windows 11 or Microsoft Windows Server 2025 are identified as affected. Exploitation is local, so the attacker must be able to execute or otherwise act on the target system as an authorized user.
What level of access does an attacker need?
The attacker needs low privileges and local access. No user interaction is required according to the supplied severity vector.
What is the potential impact if exploitation succeeds?
A successful exploit can elevate the attacker’s privileges on the affected system. The severity vector indicates high potential impact to confidentiality, integrity, and availability.