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Vulnerability record · CVE-2026-68821 · published 11 August 2026

CVE-2026-68821: Microsoft app installer improper privilege management vulnerability

Microsoft · App Installer

Improper privilege management in Windows Package Manager allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.

7.8 CVSS 3.1 High EPSS 0.32% · top 77.4% CWE-269 · Improper privilege management
7.8CVSS 3.1 base score
0.32%EPSS exploitation probability, 30 days
NoNot in CISA KEV
1Affected product versions listed by NVD
1References
29 Aug 2026Last modified by NVD

Description

Improper privilege management in Windows Package Manager allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.

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

Affected products

1 vulnerable configurations from NVD's CPE data, grouped by vendor and product.

References

LinkTags
https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-68821 PatchVendor Advisory

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Source: NIST National Vulnerability Database (record CVE-2026-68821), CISA KEV, FIRST EPSS (scores of 2026-09-26). This page is refreshed as NVD updates the record.