MicrosoftCVE-2026-68821
Microsoft App Installer: privilege escalation
High7.3CVE-2026-68821 · Published Aug 11, 2026 · updated Aug 29, 2026
Improper privilege management in Windows Package Manager allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
Affected versions
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| App Installer Product | >= 1.0.0.0, < 1.29.279 | 1.29.279 |
Details and references
- CVSS 3.1
- CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
- Severity from
- the vendor (its own CVE record or advisory)
- Weakness
- CWE-269
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|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 11 | Copilot Chat Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability | High7.1 | 1.132.1 |
| Aug 11 | Copilot Custom Agent Hook Remote Code Execution Vulnerability | High7.8 | 1.132.1 |
| Aug 11 | Information disclosure vulnerability | Medium | 1.132.1 |
| Aug 11 | Fileless RCE in VS Code Web Remote Terminal via URL-Controlled NODE_OPTIONS | High8.8 | 1.132.1 |
| Aug 11 | Visual Studio Code web deployments - environmentService.ts - RCE via NODE_OPTIONS --import from URL payload | High8.8 | 1.132.1 |
| Aug 11 | TerminalInstance._createProcess - Workspace Trust bypass via terminal waitOnExit | High7.8 | 1.132.1 |