CVE-2026-69736: Windows Credential Manager Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
Published Oct 13, 2026
·Updated
Concurrent execution using shared resource with improper synchronization ('race condition') in Windows Credential Manager allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
Other sources
Windows Credential Manager Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
— Microsoft
Affected Software
58 affected componentsFixes available
Microsoft Windows Server 2012<6.2.9200.26434
6.2.9200.26434
Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2<6.3.9600.23470
6.3.9600.23470
Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2<6.3.9600.23470
6.3.9600.23470
Microsoft Windows Server 2016<10.0.14393.9612
10.0.14393.9612
Microsoft Windows Server 2016<10.0.14393.9612
10.0.14393.9612
Microsoft Windows Server 2012<6.2.9200.26434
6.2.9200.26434
Microsoft Windows Server 2025<10.0.26100.33650
10.0.26100.33650
Microsoft Windows Server 2022<10.0.20348.5761
10.0.20348.5761
Microsoft Windows Server 2025<10.0.26100.33650
10.0.26100.33650
Microsoft Windows Server 2019<10.0.17763.9376
10.0.17763.9376
Microsoft Windows Server 2019<10.0.17763.9376
10.0.17763.9376
Microsoft Windows Server 2022<10.0.20348.5761
10.0.20348.5761
Microsoft Windows 11=26H1, >=10.0.28000<10.0.28000.3231
10.0.28000.3231
Microsoft Windows 10=1607, >=10.0.14393<10.0.14393.9612
10.0.14393.9612
Microsoft Windows 10=1607, >=10.0.14393<10.0.14393.9612
10.0.14393.9612
Microsoft Windows 11=26H2, >=10.0.26300<10.0.26300.9711
10.0.26300.9711
Microsoft Windows 11=24H2, >=10.0.26100<10.0.26100.9711
10.0.26100.9711
Microsoft Windows 11=26H1, >=10.0.28000<10.0.28000.3231
10.0.28000.3231
Microsoft Windows 11=23H2, >=10.0.22631<10.0.22631.7652
10.0.22631.7652
Microsoft Windows 11=24H2, >=10.0.26100<10.0.26100.9711
10.0.26100.9711
Microsoft Windows 10=21H2, >=10.0.19044<10.0.19044.7807
10.0.19044.7807
Microsoft Windows 11=25H2, >=10.0.26200<10.0.26200.9711
10.0.26200.9711
Microsoft Windows 11=23H2, >=10.0.22631<10.0.22631.7652
10.0.22631.7652
Microsoft Windows 11=25H2, >=10.0.26200<10.0.26200.9711
10.0.26200.9711
Microsoft Windows 10=22H2, >=10.0.19045<10.0.19045.7807
10.0.19045.7807
Microsoft Windows 10=22H2, >=10.0.19045<10.0.19045.7807
10.0.19045.7807
Microsoft Windows 10=22H2, >=10.0.19045<10.0.19045.7807
10.0.19045.7807
Microsoft Windows 10=21H2, >=10.0.19044<10.0.19044.7807
10.0.19044.7807
Microsoft Windows 10=21H2, >=10.0.19044<10.0.19044.7807
10.0.19044.7807
Microsoft Windows 11=26H2, >=10.0.26300<10.0.26300.9711
10.0.26300.9711
Microsoft Windows 10=1809, >=10.0.17763<10.0.17763.9376
10.0.17763.9376
Microsoft Windows 10=1809, >=10.0.17763<10.0.17763.9376
10.0.17763.9376
Microsoft Windows 10 1607<10.0.14393.9612
Microsoft Windows 10 1607<10.0.14393.9612
Microsoft Windows 10 1809<10.0.17763.9376
Microsoft Windows 10 1809<10.0.17763.9376
Microsoft Windows 10 21h2<10.0.19044.7807
Microsoft Windows 10 21h2<10.0.19044.7807
Microsoft Windows 10 21h2<10.0.19044.7807
Microsoft Windows 10 22h2<10.0.19045.7807
Microsoft Windows 10 22h2<10.0.19045.7807
Microsoft Windows 10 22h2<10.0.19045.7807
Microsoft Windows 11 23h2<10.0.22631.7652
Microsoft Windows 11 23h2<10.0.22631.7652
Microsoft Windows 11 24h2<10.0.26100.9711
Microsoft Windows 11 24h2<10.0.26100.9711
Microsoft Windows 11 25h2<10.0.26200.9711
Microsoft Windows 11 25h2<10.0.26200.9711
Microsoft Windows 11 26h1<10.0.28000.3231
Microsoft Windows 11 26h1<10.0.28000.3231
Microsoft Windows 11 26h2<10.0.26300.9711
Microsoft Windows 11 26h2<10.0.26300.9711
Microsoft Windows Server 2012
Microsoft Windows Server 2012=r2
Microsoft Windows Server 2016<10.0.14393.9612
Microsoft Windows Server 2019<10.0.17763.9376
Microsoft Windows Server 2022<10.0.20348.5761
Microsoft Windows Server 2025<10.0.26100.33650
Remediation
Event History
Oct 13, 2026
CVE Published
via Microsoft·02:00 PM
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·02:00 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:00 PM
DescriptionSeverity
Data Sourced
via NVD·07:18 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Frequently Asked Questions
1
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.
2
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.
3
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.
4
What conditions does exploitation require?
Exploitation requires local access, low privileges, and high attack complexity. No user interaction is required.