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HIGH

CVE-2026-69440

CVSS v3

7

HIGH

EPSS Score

0.2 %

exploit probability, as of 2026-09-28

CISA KEV

No

known exploited

Exploitation

—

SSVC status

Description

Time-of-check time-of-use (toctou) race condition in Windows MIDI Service Module allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.

Technical details

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

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-69440?

Time-of-check time-of-use (toctou) race condition in Windows MIDI Service Module allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.

Is CVE-2026-69440 actively exploited?

Active exploitation of CVE-2026-69440 has not been confirmed. Its EPSS score was 0.2% on 2026-09-28, the estimated probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What is the CVSS score for CVE-2026-69440?

CVE-2026-69440 has a CVSS v3 base score of 7 (HIGH severity).

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