CVE-2026-69482 Windows Error Reporting Tampering Vulnerability
An authorized local attacker can tamper with Windows Error Reporting temporary files due to insecure directory permissions.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2026-69482?
CVE-2026-69482 is a high-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Windows 10 1607, published on 8 Sep 2026. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Creation of temporary file in directory with insecure permissions in Windows Error Reporting allows an authorized attacker to perform tampering locally.
Weakness: CWE-379
Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-69482?
It affects 12 products.
Products include Microsoft Windows 10 1607, Microsoft Windows 10 1809, Microsoft Windows 10 21h2, Microsoft Windows 10 22h2, Microsoft Windows 11 23h2, Microsoft Windows 11 24h2 and 6 more.
How do I fix CVE-2026-69482?
No fix has been published for CVE-2026-69482 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2026-69482 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-69482 in the wild and no public exploit code.
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Sources
Also known as GHSA-95p3-2r4g-hwp8.