CVE-2026-69414
EUVD-2026-5881114.08.2026, 22:17
Microsoft is aware of an elevation of privilege in the Microsoft Malware Protection Engine in Microsoft Defender publicly referred to as "ShieldBreak ".
Affected Products (NVD)
| Vendor | Product | Version |
|---|---|---|
| microsoft | malware_protection_engine | - |
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= Vulnerable software versions
Common Weakness Enumeration
- CWE-59 - Improper Link Resolution Before File Access ('Link Following')The software attempts to access a file based on the filename, but it does not properly prevent that filename from identifying a link or shortcut that resolves to an unintended resource.
- CWE-269 - Improper Privilege ManagementThe software does not properly assign, modify, track, or check privileges for an actor, creating an unintended sphere of control for that actor.
Vulnerability Media Exposure