CVE-2026-69414
Microsoft · Published August 14, 2026
7.8
CVSS v3.1
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Description
Microsoft Defender Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability. Microsoft is aware of an elevation of privilege in the Microsoft Malware Protection Engine in Microsoft Defender publicly referred to as "ShieldBreak ". We are working to provide a high quality security update that addresses this vulnerability. We will provide information in this CVE when the update is available.
Affected Products
- Microsoft Malware Protection Engine
CVSS Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:P/RL:O/RC:C