CVE-2026-68821
Full vulnerability record from the local CVENow database.
Description
Improper privilege management in Windows Package Manager allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
Severity
HIGH
CVSS score
7.8
(v3.1)
Vulnerability status
Analyzed
Source identifier
Published
2026-08-11 17:19:06.540000
Last modified
2026-10-24 16:10:00.153000
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"lastModified": "2026-10-24T16:10:00.153",
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