CVE-2026-69392

Use after free in Windows Shell allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.

CVSS v3 7.8 HIGH

7.8^/10

CVSS v3 : HIGH

V3 Legend

Vector :

Exploitability : 1.1 / Impact : 6.0

Attack Vector LOCAL

Attack Complexity HIGH

Privileges Required LOW

User Interaction NONE

Confidentiality Impact HIGH

Integrity Impact HIGH

Availability Impact HIGH

Scope CHANGED

References

Link	Resource
https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-69392

Configurations

No configuration.

History

No history.

Information

Published : 2026-09-08 18:19

Updated : 2026-09-09 10:18

NVD link : CVE-2026-69392

Mitre link : CVE-2026-69392

CVE.ORG link : CVE-2026-69392

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Products Affected

No product.

CWE

CWE-416

Use After Free

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