CVE-2026-69795 Windows Clipboard Server Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

High 7.0 Published Updated

A null pointer dereference in the Windows Clipboard Server allows local attackers to elevate privileges.

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-2026-69795?

CVE-2026-69795 is a high-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Windows 10 1809, published on 13 Oct 2026. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Null pointer dereference in Windows Clipboard Server allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.

Weakness: CWE-476

Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-69795?

It affects 11 products.

Products include Microsoft Windows 10 1809, Microsoft Windows 10 21h2, Microsoft Windows 10 22h2, Microsoft Windows 11 23h2, Microsoft Windows 11 24h2, Microsoft Windows 11 25h2 and 5 more.

How do I fix CVE-2026-69795?

No fix has been published for CVE-2026-69795 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2026-69795 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-69795 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Microsoft Windows 10 1809 vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-j6x3-873j-4355.

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