CVE-2026-69785
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Untrusted Search Path in Windows Smart Card Elevates Privileges

Publication date: 2026-09-08

Last updated on: 2026-09-09

Assigner: Microsoft Corporation

Description
Untrusted search path in Windows Smart Card allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.

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Published
2026-09-08
Last Modified
2026-09-09
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2026-09-09
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2026-09-09
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CVE-2026-69785

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microsoft windows_smart_card *

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CWE ID Description
CWE-426 The product searches for critical resources using an externally-supplied search path that can point to resources that are not under the product's direct control.

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Executive Summary

This vulnerability is an untrusted search path issue in Windows Smart Card software. An authorized attacker with local access can exploit this to elevate their privileges on the system.

Impact Analysis

If exploited, this vulnerability allows an attacker to gain higher-level permissions on your system, potentially accessing sensitive data or installing malicious software.

Mitigation Strategies

Apply the latest security updates from Microsoft to patch the untrusted search path vulnerability in Windows Smart Card. Monitor Microsoft's update guide for the specific patch.

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