CVE-2026-69923: Windows AI Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
Uncontrolled search path element in Windows AI allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
Other sources
Windows AI Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
— Microsoft
Affected Software
Remediation
Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.
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Fixed in 10.0.26100.33650Patch KB5126646 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 10.0.26300.9711Patch KB5127648 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 10.0.26200.9711Patch KB5127648 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 10.0.28000.3231Patch KB5127646 - Upgrade
Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.
Fixed in 10.0.26100.9711Patch KB5127648
Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
Which systems are in scope?
The affected software listed is Microsoft Windows 11 and Microsoft Windows Server 2025.
Does exploitation require local access or prior authentication?
Yes. The vector is local and the attacker must already be authorized with low privileges; no user interaction is required.
What impact could successful exploitation have?
Successful exploitation could allow local privilege elevation with high impact to confidentiality, integrity, and availability.