# CVE-2026-68821

## Summary

- **CVE ID:** CVE-2026-68821
- **Severity:** HIGH
- **CVSS Score:** 7.3 (CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C)
- **CWE:** CWE-269
- **Published:** Aug 11, 2026
- **Last Modified:** Sep 16, 2026

## Description

Improper privilege management in Windows Package Manager allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.

## Affected Products

- Microsoft — App Installer (1.0.0.0)

## References

- [CNA](https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-68821)

## Exploitation Prediction (EPSS)

- **EPSS Score:** 0.27%
- **EPSS Percentile:** 19.4

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_Exported from OnDuty AI Vulnerability Intelligence on 2026-09-18._