CVE-2026-69516: CWE-416: Use After Free in Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1809
Description
CVE-2026-69516 is a use-after-free vulnerability in the Connected Devices Platform Service (Cdpsvc) on Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1809 and related builds. This flaw allows an authorized local attacker to elevate privileges. The vulnerability has a high severity rating and affects multiple Windows 10 builds prior to specific patched versions. An official fix is available from Microsoft.
CVSS v3.1
Score 7.0high
Affected software
Microsoft
Windows 10 Version 1809
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Windows 10 Version 21H2
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Windows 10 Version 22H2
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Windows 11 version 23H2
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Windows 11 Version 23H2
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Windows 11 Version 24H2
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Windows 11 Version 25H2
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Windows 11 version 26H1
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Windows Server 2019
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Windows Server 2019 (Server Core installation)
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Windows Server 2022
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Windows Server 2025
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Windows Server 2025 (Server Core installation)
Weaknesses
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Technical Analysis
This vulnerability (CVE-2026-69516) involves a use-after-free condition in the Connected Devices Platform Service (Cdpsvc) on Windows 10 Version 1809 and other specified builds. Exploitation requires local authorized access and can result in privilege escalation. The CVSS v3.1 base score is 7.0, indicating high severity, with attack vector local, high attack complexity, low privileges required, no user interaction, and impacts on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Microsoft has released an official fix for this vulnerability.
Potential Impact
An authorized local attacker can exploit this use-after-free vulnerability to elevate privileges on affected Windows 10 systems. This could allow the attacker to gain higher-level access than intended, potentially leading to full system compromise. The vulnerability affects confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the system.
Mitigation Recommendations
Microsoft has released an official fix for CVE-2026-69516. Users and administrators should apply the latest security updates from Microsoft for Windows 10 Version 1809 and other affected builds as listed in the vendor advisory. No additional mitigation steps are indicated beyond applying the official patch.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- microsoft
- Date Reserved
- 2026-08-03T21:09:40.781Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- official-fix
- Vendor Advisory Urls
- [{"url":"https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-69516","vendor":"Microsoft"}]
Threat ID: 6aa04505acd9273b49fa8197
Added to database: 09/08/2026, 17:25:25 UTC
Last enriched: 10/16/2026, 21:18:38 UTC
Last updated: 10/23/2026, 01:15:26 UTC
Views: 31
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