CVE-2026-69829 – Windows Shell Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

CVSS 9.8 CRITICAL Critical - Same Day Deployment

“A network attacker could turn a Windows Shell memory flaw into remote code execution without needing privileges or user interaction.”

CVE-2026-69829 is a Critical heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability in Windows Shell. An unauthorized attacker can exploit the flaw over a network by calling arbitrary endpoints, potentially gaining remote code execution. Successful exploitation could severely affect the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of an affected Windows system.

Key Details

Attack Vector
Network
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
None
User Interaction
None
CWE Classification
CWE-122
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