Executive Summary

CVE-2026-68821: Improper privilege management in Windows Package Manager allows an authorized local attacker to elevate privileges, potentially enabling execution of privileged code or system modifications. No current CISA KEV listing.

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Authoritative CVE Metadata - CVSS Base Score: 7.3 (HIGH) - Published: 2026-08-11T17:19:06.540 - Last Modified: 2026-08-29T17:17:53.340

Original Description: Improper privilege management in Windows Package Manager allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.

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