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CVE-2026-68821

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Published: Aug 11, 2026Modified: Aug 29, 2026

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7.8
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Exploitability: 1.8 / Impact: 5.9
Source: NVD

Description

Improper privilege management in Windows Package Manager allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.

Affected (1)

Microsoft
1 product
App Installer
Configuration A
1 vulnerable
Vulnerable SoftwareAffected Versions
App Installer
Before 1.29.280

Related CWEs

CWE-269
Improper Privilege Management
The product does not properly assign, modify, track, or check privileges for an actor, creating an unintended sphere of control for that actor.

References (1)

Source: secure@microsoft.com
PatchVendor Advisory

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