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HIGH

CVE-2026-68838

CVSS v3

8

HIGH

EPSS Score

0.8 %

exploit probability, as of 2026-09-29

CISA KEV

No

known exploited

Exploitation

—

SSVC status

Description

Stack-based buffer overflow in Windows NTFS allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges over a network.

Technical details

Published
2026-09-08
Last Modified
2026-09-09

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-68838?

Stack-based buffer overflow in Windows NTFS allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges over a network.

Is CVE-2026-68838 actively exploited?

Active exploitation of CVE-2026-68838 has not been confirmed. Its EPSS score was 0.8% on 2026-09-29, the estimated probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What is the CVSS score for CVE-2026-68838?

CVE-2026-68838 has a CVSS v3 base score of 8 (HIGH severity).

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