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CVE-2026-69303 Microsoft CVE debrief
A vulnerability in the Push Message Routing Service allows an authorized attacker to disclose information locally due to an out-of-bounds read. This medium-severity vulnerability affects various Windows versions, including Windows 10, Windows 11, and Windows Server. Defenders should assess exposure, prioritize patching, and monitor for potential incidents. The vulnerability is caused by an out-of-bounds read in the Push Message Routing Service, allowing an authorized attacker to disclose information locally. To address this vulnerability, defenders should verify and apply patches for affected Windows versions, review system configurations to ensure proper access controls, and
- 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
- 2026-10-08
- Advisory published
- 2026-09-08
- Advisory updated
- 2026-10-08
Who should care
Defenders responsible for Windows systems, particularly those using affected versions, should assess exposure and prioritize patching and monitoring.
Why it matters
CVE-2026-69303 is a medium-severity vulnerability in the Push Message Routing Service that allows an authorized attacker to disclose information locally. Defenders should prioritize patching affected Windows versions, reviewing system configurations, and monitoring for potential incidents.
- Verify patch deployment for affected Windows versions to prevent potential information disclosure
- Review access controls and system configurations to minimize the attack surface
- Monitor system logs for potential information disclosure incidents
- Conduct regular vulnerability assessments to identify potential weaknesses
Technical summary
The Push Message Routing Service Information Disclosure Vulnerability (CVE-2026-69303) is caused by an out-of-bounds read in the Push Message Routing Service, allowing an authorized attacker to disclose information locally. Affected products include various Windows versions, including Windows 10, Windows 11, and Windows Server.
Defensive priority
Defenders should prioritize verifying and applying patches for affected Windows versions, reviewing system configurations, and monitoring for potential information disclosure incidents.
Recommended defensive actions
- Verify and apply patches for affected Windows versions
- Review system configurations to ensure proper access controls
- Monitor for potential information disclosure incidents
- Conduct regular vulnerability assessments and penetration testing
Evidence notes
The CVE record and source item provide details on the vulnerability, affected products, and references to vendor advisories. The vulnerability is a medium-severity issue in the Push Message Routing Service that allows an authorized attacker to disclose information locally. The CVE record was published on 2026-09-08T17:15:04.418Z and has not been modified since then. The source item provides additional details on the vulnerability and affected products. Vendor advisories and patch
Sources and references
Verified primary and authoritative sources
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CVE-2026-69303 CVE Program record
Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified
URL: https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-69303
CVE Program - Official CVE Program record with source-provided CVE metadata.
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CVE-2026-69303 NVD vulnerability detail
Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified
URL: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-69303
NIST National Vulnerability Database - Official NIST NVD detail page and source-specific vulnerability assessment.
Supplemental references
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Push Message Routing Service Information Disclosure Vulnerability
Unverified legacy reference
URL: https://raw.githubusercontent.com/CVEProject/cvelistV5/main/cves/2026/69xxx/CVE-2026-69303.json
cve_program_cvelist_v5
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Source reference
Unverified legacy reference
URL: https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-69303
Supplemental source - vendor-advisory, patch
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.