External Control of File Name or Path in Microsoft Windows and Windows Server - CVE-2026-69383

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External Control of File Name or Path in Microsoft Windows and Windows Server - CVE-2026-69383

Published: September 8, 2026


Vulnerability identifier: #VU147647
CSH Severity: Low
CVSS v4: 7.3 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:P/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N]
CVE-ID: CVE-2026-69383
CWE-ID: CWE-73
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability: No public exploit available

Vulnerability details

The vulnerability allows a local user to elevate privileges.

The vulnerability exists due to external control of file name or path in Windows Shell when processing a file name or path. A local user can control a file name or path to elevate privileges.

Successful exploitation depends on environmental factors, system configuration, and additional security measures.


Affected software

Microsoft Windows
Windows Server

How to mitigate CVE-2026-69383

Install security update from vendor's website.

Microsoft Windows - addressed in versions 11 23H2 10.0.22631.7582, 11 24H2 10.0.26100.9445, 11 25H2 10.0.26200.9445, 11 26H1 10.0.28000.2954
Windows Server - update to 2025 10.0.26100.33438

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