CVE-2026-69585: CWE-704: Incorrect Type Conversion or Cast in Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1607
Description
CVE-2026-69585 is a high-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1607 and related versions involving an incorrect type conversion or cast in the Windows Search Component. This flaw allows an authorized local attacker to elevate privileges. The vulnerability affects multiple Windows 10 builds prior to their respective patched versions. An official fix is available from Microsoft.
CVSS v3.1
Score 7.8high
Affected software
Microsoft
Windows 10 Version 1607
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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 2012
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Windows Server 2012 (Server Core installation)
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Windows Server 2012 R2
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Windows Server 2012 R2 (Server Core installation)
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Windows Server 2016
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Windows Server 2016 (Server Core installation)
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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, identified as CVE-2026-69585 and classified under CWE-704 (Incorrect Type Conversion or Cast), exists in the Windows Search Component of Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1607 and other related builds. It allows an authorized attacker with local access to elevate privileges due to improper handling of type conversions or casts within the component. The CVSS v3.1 score is 7.8 (high), reflecting the potential for significant confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact. Multiple Windows 10 versions are affected, with patches released to address the issue.
Potential Impact
An authorized local attacker can exploit this vulnerability to elevate their privileges on the affected Windows 10 systems. This could lead to full system compromise, allowing the attacker to execute code with higher privileges, access sensitive information, or disrupt system operations.
Mitigation Recommendations
An official fix is available from Microsoft. Users and administrators should apply the security updates provided by Microsoft for the affected Windows 10 versions as detailed in the Microsoft Security Response Center advisory at https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-69585. No additional mitigation steps are indicated beyond applying the official patches.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- microsoft
- Date Reserved
- 2026-08-03T21:18:49.123Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- official-fix
- Vendor Advisory Urls
- [{"url":"https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-69585","vendor":"Microsoft"}]
Threat ID: 6aa04512acd9273b49fa9662
Added to database: 09/08/2026, 17:25:38 UTC
Last enriched: 10/16/2026, 21:23:00 UTC
Last updated: 10/23/2026, 15:10:14 UTC
Views: 42
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