CVE-2026-68873

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Insertion of Sensitive Information into Log File in Windows Program Compatibility Assistant Service

Publication date: 2026-09-08

Last updated on: 2026-09-08

Assigner: Microsoft Corporation

Description

Insertion of sensitive information into log file in Windows Program Compatibility Assistant Service allows an authorized attacker to disclose information locally.

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Meta Information

Published

2026-09-08

Last Modified

2026-09-08

Generated

2026-09-29

AI Q&A

2026-09-09

EPSS Evaluated

2026-09-27

NVD

CVE-2026-68873

Affected Vendors & Products

Vendor	Product	Version / Range
microsoft	program_compatibility_assistant_service	*

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Exploitability

CWE

KEV

CWE ID	Description
CWE-532	The product writes sensitive information to a log file.
CWE-908	The product uses or accesses a resource that has not been initialized.

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Executive Summary

This vulnerability involves the Windows Program Compatibility Assistant Service improperly logging sensitive information. An authorized attacker with local access could exploit this to view confidential data in log files.

Impact Analysis

If exploited, this flaw could allow an attacker to access sensitive information stored in logs on your system. This might include personal data or credentials, posing a risk to your privacy and security.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability could lead to unauthorized disclosure of personal or sensitive data, potentially violating GDPR or HIPAA requirements for data protection and confidentiality.

Mitigation Strategies

Disable the Windows Program Compatibility Assistant Service if not needed to prevent information disclosure. Monitor logs for suspicious activity and ensure least privilege access for authorized users.

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