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CVE-2026-68831 Microsoft CVE debrief

A CVE record was published on 2026-09-08T18:18:30.040Z and has not been modified since then. The NVD entry is currently Analyzed. This MEDIUM-severity vulnerability in Windows Defender Firewall Service allows local information disclosure. Defenders should verify exposure, prioritize patching, and update incident response plans. The vulnerability allows an authorized attacker to disclose information locally. The CVSS score is 5.5. Defenders responsible for Windows Defender Firewall Service configurations and incident response teams should assess exposure and prioritize patching.

Vendor
Microsoft
Product
Windows 10 Version 1607
CVSS
MEDIUM 5.5
CISA KEV
Not listed in stored evidence
Original CVE published
2026-09-08
Original CVE updated
2026-09-16
Advisory published
2026-09-08
Advisory updated
2026-09-16

Who should care

Defenders responsible for Windows Defender Firewall Service configurations and incident response teams should assess exposure and prioritize patching.

Why it matters

CVE-2026-68831 is a MEDIUM-severity vulnerability in Windows Defender Firewall Service that allows local information disclosure. Defenders should verify exposure, prioritize patching, and update incident response plans.

  • Verify and update Windows Defender Firewall Service configurations to prevent local information disclosure
  • Apply patches from Microsoft to affected Windows versions to mitigate vulnerability
  • Review incident response plans to address potential local information disclosure

Technical summary

The vulnerability in Windows Defender Firewall Service allows an authorized attacker to disclose information locally. The CVSS score is 5.5, and the severity is MEDIUM. This vulnerability affects Windows Defender Firewall Service, allowing local information disclosure. An authorized attacker can exploit this vulnerability to gain access to sensitive information. Defenders should prioritize verifying exposure in Windows Defender Firewall Service configurations and applying patches from Microsoft.

Defensive priority

Defenders should prioritize verifying exposure in Windows Defender Firewall Service configurations and applying patches from Microsoft.

Recommended defensive actions

  • Verify Windows Defender Firewall Service configurations for potential exposure
  • Apply patches from Microsoft for affected Windows versions
  • Review and update incident response plans for local information disclosure

Evidence notes

The CVE record and NVD detail page provide information on the vulnerability in Windows Defender Firewall Service, allowing an authorized attacker to disclose information locally.

Sources and references

Verified primary and authoritative sources

  • CVE-2026-68831 CVE Program record

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-68831

    CVE Program - Official CVE Program record with source-provided CVE metadata.

  • CVE-2026-68831 NVD vulnerability detail

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-68831

    NIST National Vulnerability Database - Official NIST NVD detail page and source-specific vulnerability assessment.

Supplemental references

Methodology and review provenance

AI-assisted synthesis based on stored public vulnerability evidence. System validation, approval state, and publication status do not by themselves establish human review of this revision. PatchSiren helps prioritize defensive review and does not prove exposure or remediation on any system.