CVE-2026-69771

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Windows Container Manager Service Link Following Vulnerability

Publication date: 2026-09-08

Last updated on: 2026-09-22

Assigner: Microsoft Corporation

Description

Improper link resolution before file access ('link following') in Windows Container Manager Service allows an authorized attacker to bypass a security feature locally.

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Meta Information

Published

2026-09-08

Last Modified

2026-09-22

Generated

2026-09-29

AI Q&A

2026-09-09

EPSS Evaluated

2026-09-27

NVD

CVE-2026-69771

Affected Vendors & Products

Vendor	Product	Version / Range
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)

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Exploitability

CWE

KEV

CWE ID	Description
CWE-59	The product attempts to access a file based on the filename, but it does not properly prevent that filename from identifying a link or shortcut that resolves to an unintended resource.

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Executive Summary

This vulnerability is an improper link resolution issue in Windows Container Manager Service. It allows an authorized local attacker to bypass a security feature by exploiting link following, which could lead to unauthorized access or manipulation of files.

Impact Analysis

An attacker with local access could exploit this to bypass security restrictions, potentially accessing sensitive files or escalating privileges on the affected system. The impact is limited to local attacks due to the need for authorized access.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability could lead to unauthorized access to sensitive data, which may violate compliance requirements like GDPR or HIPAA. Organizations using affected systems may need to assess and mitigate risks to maintain compliance.

Mitigation Strategies

Apply the latest security updates from Microsoft for Windows Container Manager Service. Disable the service if not in use. Monitor for unauthorized local access attempts.

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