CVE-2026-68896
Microsoft · Published September 8, 2026
7.8
CVSS v3.1
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Description
Microsoft Windows Search Component Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability. Absolute path traversal in Microsoft Windows Search Component allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
Affected Products
- Windows Server 2022
- Windows Server 2022 (Server Core installation)
- Windows Server 2025 (Server Core installation)
- Windows 11 Version 25H2 for ARM64-based Systems
CVSS Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C