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CVE-2026-69295 Microsoft CVE debrief

A high-severity vulnerability in the Windows USB Driver allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally. This CVE has been published since 2026-09-08 and last modified on 2026-09-16. Multiple Windows versions are affected, including Windows 10 (1607, 1809, 21H2, 22H2), Windows 11 (23H2, 24H2, 25H2, 26H1), and various Windows Server editions (2012 R2, 2016, 2019, 2022, 2025). The vulnerability is an out-of-bounds read with a CVSS score of 7.8, indicating high severity. System administrators and security teams should assess exposure and apply patches immediately, especially for systems with local access.

Vendor
Microsoft
Product
Windows 10 Version 1607
CVSS
HIGH 7.8
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

System administrators and security teams responsible for Windows systems, especially those requiring high integrity and local access, should assess exposure and apply patches.

Why it matters

CVE-2026-69295 is a high-severity vulnerability in the Windows USB Driver that allows local privilege escalation. System administrators and security teams should assess exposure, especially for systems with local access, and apply patches immediately.

  • Local privilege escalation requires immediate patching
  • Inventory and patch management are critical for exposed systems
  • Monitoring for exploitation attempts is necessary

Technical summary

The vulnerability is an out-of-bounds read in the Windows USB Driver, which allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally. The CVSS score is 7.8, indicating high severity. Affected versions include Windows 10 (1607, 1809, 21H2, 22H2), Windows 11 (23H2, 24H2, 25H2, 26H1), and various Windows Server editions (2012 R2, 2016, 2019, 2022, 2025).

Defensive priority

Apply patches immediately for systems requiring high integrity, especially those with local access.

Recommended defensive actions

  • Apply patches for affected Windows versions
  • Inventory systems for exposure, especially those with local access
  • Monitor for potential exploitation attempts

Evidence notes

The CVE and NVD records provide details on the vulnerability, including its high CVSS score of 7.8 and affected Windows versions. Microsoft has provided a patch advisory for this vulnerability.

Sources and references

Verified primary and authoritative sources

  • CVE-2026-69295 CVE Program record

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-69295

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

  • CVE-2026-69295 NVD vulnerability detail

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-69295

    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.