MEDIUM
CVE-2026-26169
CWE-126Published: April 14, 2026· Updated: Apr 17, 2026
6.1
CVSS v3.1
EPSS:0.08%probability of exploitation in 30 daysPercentile:23.1th
Official Description
Buffer over-read in Windows Kernel Memory allows an authorized attacker to disclose information locally.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-26169 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.
Exploitation requires low privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.
A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), with a CVSS base score of 6.1.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorLocal
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.Low
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityLow
AvailabilityNone
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:L/A:N
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2026-26169
CVSS Score6.1 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
WeaknessCWE-126
CISA KEVNo
EPSS (30d)0.08%
PublishedApr 14, 2026
Related CVEs (CWE-126)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2026-26169 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWATCH.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.