Description
Improper privilege management in Windows Package Manager allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
Affected products
microsoft: app installer
References1
- msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-68821 PatchVendor Advisory
Metrics
- CVSS 3.1
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7.8
HIGH
Score source: NVD
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H - EPSS — exploit probability
- 0% percentile: 25 · as of 12 November 2026
- CWE
- CWE-269
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