Vulnerability in Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1607
CVE-2026-69289
Improper link resolution before file access ('link following') in Windows Setup Files Cleanup allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 7.8 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
Affected products
- Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1607
- Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1809
- Microsoft Windows 10 Version 21h2
- Microsoft Windows 10 Version 22h2
- Microsoft Windows 11 Version 23h2
- Microsoft Windows 11 Version 24h2
- Microsoft Windows 11 Version 25h2
- Microsoft Windows 11 Version 26h1
- Microsoft Windows Server 2012
- Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2
Weakness classification (CWE)
References
- secure@microsoft.com (vendor-advisory, patch)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2026-69289?
- CVE-2026-69289 is a high-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1607, classified under Improper Link Resolution Before File Access. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2026-09-08.
- How severe is CVE-2026-69289?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.8 out of 10.