CVE-2026-69718CWE-77command-injection

CVE-2026-69718

High · published October 13, 2026

CVSS v3.1
7.8
EPSS
1%
Percentile
61.3
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

Improper neutralization of special elements used in a command ('command injection') in Windows Update allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
7.8 · HIGH
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.00963 · 61.3th percentile
Weakness
CWE-77 · Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in a Command ('Command Injection')
Published
2026-10-13T23:18Z
References (1)
https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-69718 · [email protected]
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 15 OCT 03:33Z
    EPSS moved — → 1%
    epss
  • 13 OCT 18:59Z
    Windows Update Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
    cvelistv5
  • 13 OCT 18:59Z
    Windows Update Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
    cvelistv5