CVE-2026-69907: CWE-280: Improper Handling of Insufficient Permissions or Privileges in Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1607
Description
CVE-2026-69907 is a high-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1607 and related builds. It involves improper handling of insufficient permissions or privileges in Windows Enterprise App Management, allowing a local authorized attacker to elevate privileges. The vulnerability affects multiple specific Windows 10 builds prior to certain patch levels. 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
Microsoft
Windows Server 2016
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Windows Server 2016 (Server Core installation)
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Windows Server 2019
Microsoft
Windows Server 2019 (Server Core installation)
Microsoft
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 (CWE-280) in Windows Enterprise App Management arises from improper handling of insufficient permissions or privileges. An authorized local attacker can exploit this flaw to elevate their privileges on affected Windows 10 versions. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 7.8, indicating high severity, with attack vector local, low attack complexity, and privileges required being low. The vulnerability impacts confidentiality, integrity, and availability with high impact. Microsoft has published an official fix for the affected versions.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows an authorized local attacker to elevate privileges, potentially gaining higher-level access than intended. This can lead to full system compromise, affecting confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the system.
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-2026-69907.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- microsoft
- Date Reserved
- 2026-08-03T22:56:39.492Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- official-fix
- Vendor Advisory Urls
- [{"url":"https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-69907","vendor":"Microsoft"}]
Threat ID: 6aa04537acd9273b49fa9adc
Added to database: 09/08/2026, 17:26:15 UTC
Last enriched: 10/16/2026, 21:39:00 UTC
Last updated: 10/21/2026, 13:40:31 UTC
Views: 46
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