VulnerabilityAwaiting Analysis

CVE-2026-69799

Concurrent execution using shared resource with improper synchronization ('race condition') in Windows Hello allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.

HIGH 7.8EPSS 0.19%

Does this matter?

High impact if exploited, but EPSS currently rates exploitation as unlikely (0.19%). Schedule it in the normal patch cycle and watch for a rise in EPSS or a public exploit.

Description

Concurrent execution using shared resource with improper synchronization ('race condition') in Windows Hello allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.

CVSS 3.1: 7.8 HIGHCVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
EPSS: 0.19% probability · 8th percentile
CISA KEV: Not listed
Weakness: CWE-362
Source: secure@microsoft.com

References

https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-69799

Source: NVD record, EPSS from FIRST.org, KEV from CISA. Refreshed daily.