High severity7.3NVD Advisory· Published Aug 11, 2026· Updated Aug 29, 2026
CVE-2026-68821
CVE-2026-68821
Description
Improper privilege management in Windows Package Manager allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
Affected products
2Patches
Vulnerability mechanics
References
1- msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-68821nvdPatchVendor Advisory
News mentions
2- Patch Tuesday - August 2026Rapid7 Blog · Aug 11, 2026
- Microsoft Patch Tuesday Update August 2026 – 394 Vulnerabilities Fixed, Including 3 Zero-DaysCyber Security News · Aug 11, 2026