CVE-2026-68821

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

CVSS v3 7.3 HIGH

7.3^/10

CVSS v3 : HIGH

V3 Legend

Vector :

Exploitability : 1.3 / Impact : 5.9

Attack Vector LOCAL

Attack Complexity LOW

Privileges Required LOW

User Interaction REQUIRED

Confidentiality Impact HIGH

Integrity Impact HIGH

Availability Impact HIGH

Scope UNCHANGED

References

Link	Resource
https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-68821	Patch Vendor Advisory

Configurations

Configuration 1 (hide)

cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:app_installer:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

History

No history.

Information

Published : 2026-08-11 17:19

Updated : 2026-08-29 17:17

NVD link : CVE-2026-68821

Mitre link : CVE-2026-68821

CVE.ORG link : CVE-2026-68821

JSON object : View

Products Affected

microsoft

app_installer

CWE

CWE-269

Improper Privilege Management

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