CVE-2026-69694

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Deserialization Flaw in Windows IPAM Service Permits Privilege Escalation

Publication date: 2026-09-08

Last updated on: 2026-09-22

Assigner: Microsoft Corporation

Description

Deserialization of untrusted data in Windows IP Address Management (IPAM) Service allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.

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Published

2026-09-08

Last Modified

2026-09-22

Generated

2026-09-29

AI Q&A

2026-09-10

EPSS Evaluated

2026-09-27

NVD

CVE-2026-69694

Affected Vendors & Products

Vendor	Product	Version / Range
microsoft	windows_10_1607	to 10.0.14393.9512 (exc)
microsoft	windows_10_1607	to 10.0.14393.9512 (exc)
microsoft	windows_10_1809	to 10.0.17763.9245 (exc)
microsoft	windows_10_1809	to 10.0.17763.9245 (exc)
microsoft	windows_10_21h2	to 10.0.19044.7725 (exc)
microsoft	windows_10_21h2	to 10.0.19044.7725 (exc)
microsoft	windows_10_21h2	to 10.0.19044.7725 (exc)
microsoft	windows_10_22h2	to 10.0.19045.7725 (exc)
microsoft	windows_10_22h2	to 10.0.19045.7725 (exc)
microsoft	windows_10_22h2	to 10.0.19045.7725 (exc)
microsoft	windows_11_23h2	to 10.0.22631.7582 (exc)
microsoft	windows_11_23h2	to 10.0.22631.7582 (exc)
microsoft	windows_11_24h2	to 10.0.26100.9445 (exc)
microsoft	windows_11_24h2	to 10.0.26100.9445 (exc)
microsoft	windows_11_25h2	to 10.0.26200.9445 (exc)
microsoft	windows_11_25h2	to 10.0.26200.9445 (exc)
microsoft	windows_11_26h1	to 10.0.28000.2954 (exc)
microsoft	windows_11_26h1	to 10.0.28000.2954 (exc)
microsoft	windows_server_2025	to 10.0.26100.33438 (exc)
microsoft	windows_server_2016	to 10.0.14393.9512 (exc)
microsoft	windows_server_2019	to 10.0.17763.9245 (exc)
microsoft	windows_server_2022	to 10.0.20348.5622 (exc)

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Exploitability

CWE

KEV

CWE ID	Description
CWE-502	The product deserializes untrusted data without sufficiently ensuring that the resulting data will be valid.

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Executive Summary

This vulnerability involves deserialization of untrusted data in the Windows IP Address Management (IPAM) Service. An authorized attacker can exploit this to elevate their privileges locally on the system.

Impact Analysis

An attacker with local access could gain higher privileges, potentially allowing them to take control of the affected system, install malware, or access sensitive data.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability could lead to unauthorized access or privilege escalation, potentially violating data protection requirements under GDPR or HIPAA if sensitive data is compromised.

Mitigation Strategies

Apply the latest security updates from Microsoft for Windows IP Address Management (IPAM) Service to address the deserialization flaw. Disable the IPAM service if not in use and restrict local access to authorized users only.

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