CVE-2026-68896

Absolute path traversal in Microsoft Windows Search Component allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.

CVSS v3.1

7.8 HIGH

EPSS

0.35%

probability of exploitation in 30 days

CISA KEV

Not listed

no confirmed exploitation reported

News coverage

sources referencing this CVE

Intelligence Reports6

6 intelligence reports available

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CVSS v3.1 Detail

Attack VectorLOCAL

Attack ComplexityLOW

Privileges RequiredLOW

User InteractionNONE

ScopeUNCHANGED

ConfidentialityHIGH

IntegrityHIGH

AvailabilityHIGH

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Connections

1 relationships

Timeline

disclosure → media coverage

Sep 8, 2026

Disclosure — published as a CVE record.