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CVE-2026-68821

Estado: AnalizadaAlta (7.8)—

Improper privilege management in Windows Package Manager allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.

CVSS

Probabilidad de explotación (EPSS)

EPSS (Exploit Prediction Scoring System, de FIRST) estima la probabilidad de que una vulnerabilidad sea explotada en 30 días. Complementa a CVSS (impacto) y a CISA KEV (explotación confirmada).

🎯 Técnicas ATT&CK

Cómo se explota esta vulnerabilidad y qué consigue el atacante, en el lenguaje de MITRE ATT&CK.

CVE en Windows Package Manager con AV:L (acceso local) y PR:L (requiere privilegios), CWE-269 (gestión impropia de privilegios) y descripción explícita de escalada de privilegios locales.

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🛡️ Mitigaciones ATT&CK que cubren estas técnicas

Threat Intelligence ProgramExecution PreventionApplication Isolation and SandboxingExploit ProtectionUpdate Software

Tecnologías afectadas (1)

Microsoft — APP Installer

CWE

Referencias

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