CRITICAL

CVE-2026-69496

CVSS v3

9.8

CRITICAL

EPSS Score

1.0 %

exploit probability, as of 2026-09-28

CISA KEV

known exploited

Exploitation

—

SSVC status

Description

Heap-based buffer overflow in Windows Compressed Folder allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code over a network.

Technical details

CVSS v3 Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C
Published: 2026-09-08
Last Modified: 2026-09-18

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-69496?

Heap-based buffer overflow in Windows Compressed Folder allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code over a network.

Is CVE-2026-69496 actively exploited?

Active exploitation of CVE-2026-69496 has not been confirmed. Its EPSS score was 1.0% on 2026-09-28, the estimated probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What is the CVSS score for CVE-2026-69496?

CVE-2026-69496 has a CVSS v3 base score of 9.8 (CRITICAL severity), with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C.

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