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HIGH

CVE-2026-69414

CVSS v3

7.8

HIGH

EPSS Score

1.3 %

exploit probability, as of 2026-10-10

CISA KEV

No

known exploited

Exploitation

—

SSVC status

Description

Microsoft is aware of an elevation of privilege in the Microsoft Malware Protection Engine in Microsoft Defender publicly referred to as "ShieldBreak ". We are working to provide a high quality security update that addresses this vulnerability. We will provide information in this CVE when the update is available.

Technical details

Published
2026-08-14
Last Modified
2026-08-14

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-69414?

Microsoft is aware of an elevation of privilege in the Microsoft Malware Protection Engine in Microsoft Defender publicly referred to as "ShieldBreak ". We are working to provide a high quality security update that addresses this vulnerability. We will provide information in this CVE when the update is available.

Is CVE-2026-69414 actively exploited?

Active exploitation of CVE-2026-69414 has not been confirmed. Its EPSS score was 1.3% on 2026-10-10, the estimated probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What is the CVSS score for CVE-2026-69414?

CVE-2026-69414 has a CVSS v3 base score of 7.8 (HIGH severity).

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