CVE-2026-69383 HIGH

CVE-2026-69383: Windows Shell Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

Vendor Microsoft
Product Windows 11 version 23H2
Weakness CWE-73
Published September 8, 2026
Last update September 18, 2026
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CVSS base score

7.0/10
Attack vector Local
Attack complexity High
Privileges required Low
User interaction None
Confidentiality High
Integrity High

CVSS vector

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C

What the vulnerability does

01Description

External control of file name or path in Windows Shell allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.

Key dates

02Disclosure timeline

September 8, 2026 CVE published
September 18, 2026 Record updated

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