CVE-2026-69673

EUVD-2026-99288
Improper link resolution before file access ('link following') in Windows Update allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
Link Following
ProviderTypeBase ScoreAtk. VectorAtk. ComplexityPriv. RequiredVector
NISTPrimary
7.8 HIGH
LOCAL
LOW
LOW
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Awaiting analysis
This vulnerability is currently awaiting analysis.
Base Score
CVSS 3.x
EPSS Score
Percentile: 38.09%
Windows Releases
Platform
Version
Windows 11
23H2 (arm64, x64)
KB5126653
24H2 (arm64, x64)
KB5127648
25H2 (arm64, x64)
KB5127648
26H1 (arm64, x64)
KB5127646
26H2 (arm64, x64)
KB5127648
Windows Server 2025
Server Core
KB5126646
Standard
KB5126646
Common Weakness Enumeration
References
https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-69673