CVE-2026-68821 Details
Description
Improper privilege management in Windows Package Manager allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
A vulnerability in Windows Package Manager allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally. This issue arises from improper privilege management, which could enable an attacker to gain SYSTEM privileges.
Users can download the security update for this vulnerability through the Microsoft Update Catalog. Instructions for applying the update are available in the Knowledge Base article linked in the References section.
Metrics
CVSS 4.0 Severity and Vector Strings:
No CVSS 4.0 data is available for this CVE.
CVSS 3.x Severity and Vector Strings:
No data available for CVSS Version 2.0 on this CVE.
CISA-ADP
Assessed Aug 12, 2026References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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| URL | Source(s) | Tag(s) |
|---|---|---|
| https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-68821 | [email protected] | PatchVendor Advisory |
Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-269 | Improper Privilege Management | [email protected] |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| microsoft app installer | < 1.29.280 |
CPE
Remediation
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Change History
6 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 29, 2026 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |
| Aug 26, 2026 | Modified Analysis | [email protected] |
| Aug 21, 2026 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |
| Aug 14, 2026 | Initial Analysis | [email protected] |
| Aug 12, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Aug 11, 2026 | New CVE Received | [email protected] |