Vulnerability in Microsoft Windows 11 Version 23h2

CVE-2026-69425

Improper link resolution before file access ('link following') in Windows NTFS allows an authorized attacker to perform tampering locally.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 4.7 (Medium). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N.

Affected products

Weakness classification (CWE)

References

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-69425?
CVE-2026-69425 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Windows 11 Version 23h2, classified under Improper Link Resolution Before File Access. CVSS score: 4.7/10. Published 2026-09-08.
How severe is CVE-2026-69425?
Medium severity. CVSS v3 base score is 4.7 out of 10.