CVE-2026-69733: Windows Update Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
Untrusted search path in Windows Update allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
Other sources
Windows Update Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
— Microsoft
Affected Software
Remediation
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Fixed in 10.0.28000.3231Patch KB5127646 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 10.0.26300.9711Patch KB5127648 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 10.0.26100.9711Patch KB5127648 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 10.0.26100.33650Patch KB5126646 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 10.0.26200.9711Patch KB5127648 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 10.0.22631.7652Patch KB5126653
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 code or otherwise operate on the target system.
What level of access does an attacker need?
The attacker must already be authorized on the affected machine and have low-level privileges. No user interaction is required for exploitation.
What is the likely impact if exploitation succeeds?
Successful exploitation can elevate the attacker's privileges locally. The listed impact includes high confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact.