Description
Improper privilege management in Windows Package Manager allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected | Fixed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | App Installer | 1.0.0.0 – < 1.29.279 | 1.29.279 |
Advisories 2
- MSRC-CVE-2026-68821 Windows Package Manager Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability Microsoft Security Response Center · Aug 29, 2026
- WID-SEC-2026-2785 Microsoft Windows Package Manager: Schwachstelle ermöglicht Privilegieneskalation BSI CERT-Bund (WID) · Aug 11, 2026
References
- Windows Package Manager Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability vendor-advisory patch