CVE-2026-69736: Windows Credential Manager Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
Concurrent execution using shared resource with improper synchronization ('race condition') in Windows Credential Manager allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
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Windows Credential Manager Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
— Microsoft
Affected Software
Remediation
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Fixed in 6.3.9600.23470Patch KB5126836 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 6.2.9200.26434Patch KB5126835 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 10.0.14393.9612Patch KB5126868 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 10.0.28000.3231Patch KB5127646 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 10.0.26100.9711Patch KB5127648 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 10.0.26300.9711Patch KB5127648 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 10.0.26100.33650Patch KB5126646 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 10.0.19044.7807Patch KB5126657 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 10.0.22631.7652Patch KB5126653 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 10.0.20348.5761Patch KB5126655 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 10.0.26200.9711Patch KB5127648 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 10.0.17763.9376Patch KB5126651
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who can exploit this vulnerability?
An attacker must already be authorized to access the affected Windows system and must be able to execute code locally. The available information does not indicate that remote, unauthenticated exploitation is possible.
Which systems should be assessed?
Assess Microsoft Windows 10 and Windows 11 endpoints, along with Windows Server 2012, 2012 R2, 2016, 2019, 2022, and 2025 systems. The supplied information does not identify affected build numbers or patch levels.
What is the likely impact if exploitation succeeds?
Successful exploitation allows local elevation of privilege. The provided vector rates confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact as high.
What conditions does exploitation require?
Exploitation requires local access, low privileges, and high attack complexity. No user interaction is required.