High severity7.8NVD Advisory· Published Oct 13, 2026· Updated Oct 13, 2026
CVE-2026-69718
CVE-2026-69718
Description
Improper neutralization of special elements used in a command ('command injection') in Windows Update allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
Affected products
1Patches
Vulnerability mechanics
References
1News mentions
1- Microsoft Patch Tuesday for October 2026 — Snort rules and prominent vulnerabilitiesCisco Talos Intelligence · Oct 13, 2026