CVE-2026-69785
HIGHCVSS 7.8/10
Last modified
CVE-2026-69785 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Untrusted search path in Windows Smart Card allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally..
Description
Untrusted search path in Windows Smart Card allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
Source: CNA advisory (CVE.org). NVD analysis pending.
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Windows 10 Version 1607 | >= 10.0.14393.0, < 10.0.14393.9512 |
| Microsoft | Windows 10 Version 1809 | >= 10.0.17763.0, < 10.0.17763.9245 |
| Microsoft | Windows 10 Version 21H2 | >= 10.0.19044.0, < 10.0.19044.7725 |
| Microsoft | Windows 10 Version 22H2 | >= 10.0.19045.0, < 10.0.19045.7725 |
| Microsoft | Windows 11 version 23H2 | >= 10.0.22631.0, < 10.0.22631.7582 |
| Microsoft | Windows 11 Version 23H2 | >= 10.0.22631.0, < 10.0.22631.7582 |
| Microsoft | Windows 11 Version 24H2 | >= 10.0.26100.0, < 10.0.26100.9445 |
| Microsoft | Windows 11 Version 25H2 | >= 10.0.26200.0, < 10.0.26200.9445 |
| Microsoft | Windows 11 version 26H1 | >= 10.0.28000.0, < 10.0.28000.2954 |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2012 | >= 6.2.9200.0, < 6.2.9200.26349 |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2012 (Server Core installation) | >= 6.2.9200.0, < 6.2.9200.26349 |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2012 R2 | >= 6.3.9600.0, < 6.3.9600.23397 |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2012 R2 (Server Core installation) | >= 6.3.9600.0, < 6.3.9600.23397 |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2016 | >= 10.0.14393.0, < 10.0.14393.9512 |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2016 (Server Core installation) | >= 10.0.14393.0, < 10.0.14393.9512 |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2019 | >= 10.0.17763.0, < 10.0.17763.9245 |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2019 (Server Core installation) | >= 10.0.17763.0, < 10.0.17763.9245 |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2022 | >= 10.0.20348.0, < 10.0.20348.5622 |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2025 | >= 10.0.26100.0, < 10.0.26100.33438 |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2025 (Server Core installation) | >= 10.0.26100.0, < 10.0.26100.33438 |
References
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Awaiting Analysis
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2026-69785?
Untrusted search path in Windows Smart Card allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
How severe is CVE-2026-69785?
CVE-2026-69785 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity).
How do I fix CVE-2026-69785?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
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